Crime Index

Current and historical crime trends from 558 law enforcement agencies nationwide. The most accurate picture of U.S. crime, with as little lag as possible.

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New data is live on the Crime Index 🙌

The latest sample shows continued declines across major crime categories, including a nearly 19% drop in murder year to date.

See more at https://t.co/JFHVxbbpRt.

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Before you take the next retail theft headline at face value, it helps to know what "shrink" actually means 🛍️

Spoiler: shoplifting is only part of it!

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The NEW Crime Index is live! 🚨

Check out the thread below to learn more about some of the new features.

https://t.co/JFHVxbbpRt

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The Crime Index expands on everything RTCI built, giving researchers, journalists and policymakers the most complete picture of crime and policing in the United States available anywhere.

Check it out at https://t.co/JFHVxbbpRt

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Introducing The Crime Index 📊

Since launching in September 2024, RTCI has been at the center of the national conversation on crime trends. Now we're taking it further with a brand new site.

Explore it here: https://t.co/JFHVxbbpRt

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Retailer data and independent research are telling very different stories about retail theft 🛒

Here's what the numbers outside of industry surveys actually show.

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A bullet wound is only part of the story.

In Episode 35 of the Jeff-alytics podcast, Dr. Megan Ranney discusses how firearm injury affects physical health, mental health, and community well-being, and why prevention requires a broader lens.

🔗 : https://t.co/A8gqyaKm5m

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Rob Wilcox, former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, explains how gun violence prevention became an operational, data-driven effort across the federal government and partner organizations.

🔗 : https://t.co/KFIdsUmDZX

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Murder in America could hit a historic low in 2026!

Check out the thread ⬇️ to see what the data is already telling us.

Visit https://t.co/DaPW6aQjnK to see more.

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Short-term crackdowns don’t fix long-term problems.

@QuintonLucasKC reflects on what Kansas City has learned: lasting reductions in violence come from sustained, consistent strategies. Not one-off surges.

Watch the full conversation here: https://t.co/XzK4s5mzkP

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Greg Newburn, Director of Criminal Justice at the Niskanen Center, breaks down why investing upfront to prevent crime is not only more effective but also avoids the human and financial costs on the back end.

Full Episode 33 of Jeff-alytics available now: https://t.co/rtHRG5mJrx

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Targeted intervention is at the center of Kansas City’s violence reduction strategy.

@QuintonLucasKC discusses how programs like SAVEKC combine opportunity with enforcement, and why that balance matters.

Full interview on Jeff-alytics Substack: https://t.co/XzK4s5mzkP