How bad is the rise in US homicides? Factchecking the 'crime wave' narrative police are pushing

Citation

Beckett, L., & Clayton, A. (2021, June 30). How bad is the rise in US homicides? Factchecking the 'crime wave' narrative police are pushing. The Guardian. 

This article contextualizes police claims about a crime wave through data analysis. The piece highlights that, while homicides have increased, overall crime rates have not and that the increase is primarily concentrated in specific neighborhoods. It reframes the narrative by emphasizing the need to understand the underlying factors, such as the impact of the pandemic and systemic issues, rather than sensationalizing the increase in homicides.