From Davis Vanguard:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new Gallup poll reported by The Washington Post reveals a sharp partisan divide as fewer Americans view crime as a serious issue, continuing a steady decline over the past two years.
The Washington Post notes that about 49 percent of adults said they viewed crime as an “extremely” or “very” serious problem in the United States, with more Republicans than Democrats (69 percent versus 37 percent) labeling it that way.
According to the Post, Americans who consider crime to be “very serious” or “extremely serious” have declined for a second year in a row, with results dropping from 63 percent in 2023 to 56 percent in 2024. “The finding indicates that perception aligns somewhat with reality, as violent crime has also dropped nationwide in recent years,” reporter Anita Gupta wrote.
Lydia Saad, director of U.S. social research at Gallup, said, “Both parties today have their own reasons for believing crime is down.”
The poll surveyed a random sample of 1,000 individuals from all 50 states and D.C. between Oct. 1 and Oct. 16. Continue Reading
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