Crime Victimization by Racial/Ethnic Group Across U.S. Administrations (2009-2023)

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Introduction This essay examines crime victimization rates among different racial and ethnic groups in the United States from 2009 to 2023, spanning the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. The data is sourced from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and presents rates of violent victimizations per 1,000 people aged 12 […]

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FBI Crime Data Discrepancies: An Updated Analysis of New York City’s 2023 Statistics

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Today, the FBI released its updated crime data for 2023, which continues to raise questions about its accuracy. In a previous blog article, I demonstrated that from 2001 to 2022, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR) consistently reported higher violent crime statistics for New York City than those provided by the NYC Police Department. This

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Violent Crime in America: Three Administrations, One Crisis

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Introduction In the realm of political discourse, few topics generate as much heated debate as crime rates. As we navigate through different presidential administrations, it’s crucial to examine the data objectively and understand the trends that have shaped our nation’s safety landscape. This analysis delves into the violent crime statistics spanning the Obama, Trump, and

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Examining Discrepancies in FBI Crime Statistics for New York City

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Between 2001 and 2022, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR) consistently reported higher violent crime statistics for New York City compared to the figures provided by the NYC Police Department. This discrepancy can be partly attributed to the differing definitions of crime used by the FBI and the NYPD. Although New York City employs a

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Why is NYC Mayor Eric Adams Withholding Data on Violent Crimes Involving Firearms?

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Every county in New York State, except for the five that make up New York City, has submitted data on Violent Crime by Firearm (VCBF) for 2023. The NYPD has stopped reporting violent crimes involving firearms in 2023, despite consistently reporting shooting incidents and confiscated firearms. The lack of VCBF data from NYC Mayor Eric

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A Deep Dive into NYC’s Violent Crime Data by Race and Ethnicity (2024 First Half)

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Executive Summary: Violent Crime in New York City (First Half of 2024) This report analyzes violent crime patterns in New York City during the first six months of 2024, focusing on racial and ethnic aspects of both victimization and offending. The findings reveal significant disparities that highlight pressing societal challenges. Key Findings: Disproportionate Victimization: Black

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Unmasking Inequities: The Impact of Violent Crime in Manhattan

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In the heart of New York City, Manhattan has long been a vibrant and dynamic urban landscape. However, beneath its glittering skyline lies a complex tapestry of social, economic, and political forces. Between the first quarter of 2019, prior to the COVID pandemic and the implementation of New York State’s criminal justice reform laws (bail

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The Racial and Ethnic Composition of Homicides in NYC

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In the bustling streets of New York City, a complex debate unfolds. Progressive politicians and criminal justice nonprofits advocate for focusing on the race of offenders within the criminal justice system. But what about the victims? Their pain, their loss—often overshadowed by the broader narrative. Strangely, even when victims belong to the same racial group

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NYC Crime Demographics Before and After Criminal Justice Reforms and COVID

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NYC Violent Major Felonies Between 2019, the year preceding the COVID pandemic and the enactment of New York State’s criminal justice reform laws (bail and discovery reform), and 2023, New York City saw a 29% increase in overall violent major felony crimes. Murder rates climbed by 22.6%, robberies by 26.5%, and felony assaults by 34.7%.

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