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Americans’ perception of rising crime at highest level since 1993, poll says

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A recent Gallup poll showed that Americans’ perception of crime as having increased from the previous year is at its highest level since 1993, while actual crime statistics for the first half of 2020 offer a mixed message.

The poll, released Nov. 13, showed that about 78% of Americans believe crime has increased from last year. However, fewer than 40% perceived crime in their own area as having increased.

This discrepancy – regarding perceptions of national versus local crime levels – has been consistent with Gallup poll findings over the years.

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