Why Most Americans Believe Crime Is Increasing
Increase in Crime in the United States?
Robert T. Nguyen
West Coast University
Author Note
Abstract
(Brief summary of the content) Keywords: increase crime rate, media, exaggerate, gun violence, Bureau of Justice Statistics,
Introduction
Gun violence, assaults, and robbery were high in the United States in the early 90s, but the crime rates henceforth have been decreasing. Evidently, few crimes are being reported throughout the United States in the early 2000s, but Americans are still privy of increasing crime rates. Economic and political conditions are also changing the face of violence and crime, with some stating that state economics and policies are reducing crime. Conversely, other Americans opine that such state policies and conditions are becoming catalysts for crimes, yet the numbers do not add up evidently. In all, the majority of American hold the opinion that crime is indeed increasing especially since 2002. The following illustrative essay examines the reasons why Americans perceive crime to be on the increase, yet they are unaware of the statistical drop in crimes on an overall. The illustration here will examine three major concerns to increasing crime, first looking at State of the U.S in determining criminal activities. Secondly, the article will explain the role of the media taking into consideration national event and issues that seem to define crime. Finally, an illustration of gun rights is provided, with a conclusion that epitomizes not only founded perceptions but a reality on the ground that is ignored.
Why Most America Still Believe That Crime Is Increasing
Over the past year, Americans have increasingly been concerned about increasing crime rates. Essentially, the FBI in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Statistics is reporting a decline in national and local property and violent crime, and in general, a decline in crime. However, American still views crime locally and nationally as evidently increasing. As
Robert T. Nguyen
West Coast University
Author Note
Abstract
(Brief summary of the content) Keywords: increase crime rate, media, exaggerate, gun violence, Bureau of Justice Statistics,
Introduction
Gun violence, assaults, and robbery were high in the United States in the early 90s, but the crime rates henceforth have been decreasing. Evidently, few crimes are being reported throughout the United States in the early 2000s, but Americans are still privy of increasing crime rates. Economic and political conditions are also changing the face of violence and crime, with some stating that state economics and policies are reducing crime. Conversely, other Americans opine that such state policies and conditions are becoming catalysts for crimes, yet the numbers do not add up evidently. In all, the majority of American hold the opinion that crime is indeed increasing especially since 2002. The following illustrative essay examines the reasons why Americans perceive crime to be on the increase, yet they are unaware of the statistical drop in crimes on an overall. The illustration here will examine three major concerns to increasing crime, first looking at State of the U.S in determining criminal activities. Secondly, the article will explain the role of the media taking into consideration national event and issues that seem to define crime. Finally, an illustration of gun rights is provided, with a conclusion that epitomizes not only founded perceptions but a reality on the ground that is ignored.
Why Most America Still Believe That Crime Is Increasing
Over the past year, Americans have increasingly been concerned about increasing crime rates. Essentially, the FBI in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Statistics is reporting a decline in national and local property and violent crime, and in general, a decline in crime. However, American still views crime locally and nationally as evidently increasing. As