Violent crime down 10.3% in first months of 2024: FBI data

(NEW YORK) -- Violent crime decreased by 10.3% in the first six months of 2024, according to newly released preliminary FBI data.From January to June 2024, the Quarterly Uniform Crime Report found that:Murder decreased by 22.7%.Rape decreased by 17.7%.Robbery decreased by 13.6%.Aggravated assault decreased...

Hate crimes, particularly against LGBTQ community, on the rise: FBI data

(WASHINGTON) -- Hate crimes motivated by gender-identity and sexual orientation rose from 2022 to 2023, according to FBI data, sparking concern among LGBTQ advocates about the potential impact of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and legislation."Today's abysmal FBI report highlights that it is still dangerous to be...