The data is publicly available: https://mpdc.dc.gov/dailycrime. By any measure, it shows a horrifying level of crime, disorder, and antisocial behavior. If DC were a country, it would be among the top 20 most murderous in the world.
DC has had home rule for over 50 years. If this is a 30-year low in violent crime, it's all the more proof that radical change needs to happen soon, not something to be proud of.
Man this rhetoric is so empty and frankly idiotic. It’s not a country. It’s not a state. Compare like for like instead of doing these nonsense comparisons for dramatic effect.
26.6 murders per 100k in 2024 is neither empty nor idiotic. It's distressing. Why don't you compare that to peer cities around the world and see how it stacks up. You're right that I don't need dramatic effect; it's terrible on its own.
You seem to be very invested in the idea that cities like Baltimore, St. Louis, or New Orleans have it worse. You're right. What relevance does it have?
DC has had home rule for over 50 years. If this is a 30-year low in violent crime, it's all the more proof that radical change needs to happen soon, not something to be proud of.