Is NYC Safe? The reality of crime rates in New York

Skills

Data Writing
Interpreting Data
Newsworthiness

Citation

Akinnibi, F., & Wahid, R. (2022, July 29). Is NYC Safe? The Reality of Crime Rates in New York. Bloomberg.com.

This analyzes the difference between gun violence rates and media coverage of gun violence in New York. The authors find that media coverage of gun violence increased far more sharply than the actual rate of gun violence between 2019 and 2022. The piece also delves into the causes of gun violence and high-profile events and political moments that drive media coverage of crime.

Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-is-nyc-safe-crime-stat-reality/

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Topics: Crime Statistics Sensationalism and Anecdotes Themes: Story Selection Verification Skills: Data Writing Interpreting Data Newsworthiness