Violent Crime Soars in 2022; Blame Pinned on Too Few Cops, Lax Prosecutors, More Brutal Society

Homicides dipped slightly in 2022 but violent crimes such as rape, robbery and assault remain dramatically higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, The Washington Times found in a review of data from police departments across the country.

Through the final week in December, violent crime in Chicago soared 41% from the same period a year earlier, though homicides declined by 14%. In New York City, overall violent crime increased by 23% compared with 2021, but homicides plunged by 13%. Violent crime in Los Angeles jumped by 8% while homicides dropped by roughly 6%. . .

The Council on Criminal Justice’s mid-year 2022 crime report, released in September, found that through the first six months of the year, the homicide rate in 29 U.S. cities dipped by 2% from the previous year. At the same time, aggravated assaults and robberies increased by 4% and 19%, respectively.

A survey of 70 U.S. law enforcement agencies by the Major Cities Chiefs Association found that through the first six months of 2022, homicides dropped by 2%, but violent crime increased by 4.4%. The survey found robberies were up by 13% and aggravated assaults increased by 3%. (Read more from “Violent Crime Soars in 2022; Blame Pinned on Too Few Cops, Lax Prosecutors, More Brutal Society” HERE)

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