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FBI report confirms violent crime increase in 2022

FBI report confirms violent crime increase in 2022

WASHINGTON DC (VINnews) – Newly released crime statistics from the FBI show violent crime in the US increased 4.5% in 2022, contradicting previous claims of a decline. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous year, as a total of 80,029 more violent crimes were reported in 2022 than in 2021. These numbers also include 1,699 murders, 7,780 rapes, 33,459 robberies and 37,091 serious physical injuries. The updated data comes from a debate in which former President Donald Trump faced fact-checking for claiming violent crime was on the rise – a statement that now appears to have been accurate.




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The rise in violent crime adds to growing concerns about safety across the country. Despite the new data, crime statistics may not reflect the full extent of the violence as a significant number of incidents go unreported. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, only about 45% of violent crimes and 30% of property crimes are actually reported to law enforcement. This means that the actual level of violent crime could be even higher than official figures suggest.

These findings have led to renewed debates about public safety policies, law enforcement funding, and criminal justice reform. The statistics refute claims that violent crime is declining and highlight the need for comprehensive approaches to tackling crime and its causes.

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