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Could a community safety hub reduce violence in Lawrence Heights?
Toronto police have opened a new community safety hub in Lawrence Heights. CBC's Naama Weingarten speaks to residents about whether they think it will reduce violence in the neighborhood.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7134076?cmp=rss

Headlines Africa Feb 12

South Africa: Ramaphosa announces deployment of army to tackle crime http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQwhkl #SouthAfrica #Ramaphosa #CrimeReduction #GangViolence #MilitarySupport

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The Bright Side Jan 5

One bright spot is the significant drop in crime rates, leading 2025 to potentially have the lowest murder rate on record.

Related long-term trends may help keep these numbers down.

#CrimeReduction #Safety

Hacker News Oct 25

Violent crime plummets 36% in downtown Seattle, lowest since 2017

https://mynorthwest.com/crime-blotter/seattle-downtown-crime/4146723

#HackerNews #ViolentCrime #SeattleCrime #CrimeReduction #DowntownSeattle #NewsUpdate

Seattle downtown: Lower crime and economic resilience

Discover how Seattle's downtown is experiencing reduced crime and economic recovery, benefiting residents and visitors.

MyNorthwest.com

Headlines Africa Oct 2

Africa: Can Evidence-Based Policing Become Routine Across South Africa?: [ISS] Pilot studies show evidence-based policing can cut crime levels, but real success requires translating new approaches into daily practice. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNQkzr #Policing #CrimeReduction #EvidenceBasedPolicing #SouthAfrica #PublicSafety

ivysaur0029 at KillBait Sep 29

Sadiq Khan responds to misinformation, cites new crime data showing significant decline in violent crimes in London

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has strongly refuted claims from politicians, including U.S. President Donald Trump, that crime in London is escalating. Recent data from the mayor's office reveals a notable decline in violent crimes leading to injury, with a 12% drop in the past year. The figures show that ... [More info]

خبرگزاری کوکچه Aug 29, 2025

🚨 President Trump announced an 87% drop in car theft in Washington, D.C., after declaring a public safety emergency. He credited federal measures for reducing crime and claimed the capital would become crime-free in just 14 days. #CrimeReduction #WashingtonDC #PublicSafety #Trump #NationalGuard #SecurityMeasures

https://kokcha.news/7513/trump-announces-87-drop-in-car-theft-in-washington-after-declaring-public-safety-emergency/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Trump Announces 87% Drop in Car Theft in Washington After Declaring Public Safety Emergency

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an 87% reduction in car theft in Washington, D.C., following the declaration of a “public safety emergency” aimed at curbing crime rates and enhanc…

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Newsramp Jul 11, 2025

Catalytic converter theft plummets in major US cities as law enforcement and automotive industries develop innovative prevention strategies targeting precious metal theft #CrimeReduction #AutoSecurity