What's Driving Recent Crime Statistics?

This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:

THE QUICK FACTS

• According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, homicide rates in major cities have increased 24% so far this year. Many cities saw drops in other crimes, however, including robberies, burglaries, and rapes, which police attribute to coronavirus lockdowns.
• This comes amidst a national conversation about criminal justice, with many advocating to reform, defund, or abolish police forces. Millions have participated in ongoing nationwide
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