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flag US cities saw a drop in violent crimes in 2024, but public safety perceptions remain low.

flag In 2024, US cities experienced a significant drop in violent crime, particularly in homicides, compared to the previous year. flag However, public perception of safety has not improved, due to misleading campaign rhetoric and changes in how news about crime is interpreted. flag Despite the overall decrease, violence in some neighborhoods still lowers residents' sense of safety, and the pandemic's impact on crime-reduction programs has contributed to the disparity.

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