The truth about violent crime in American cities, explained in 11 charts

Trump speaks of “anarchy and mayhem” in cities. But understanding violent crime is much more complicated than simply looking at numbers.

Next week, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will face each other for the first time on the debate stage. Some of the most pressing problems of our time will be front and center: the coronavirus pandemic, the Supreme Court vacancy, and the fight for racial justice. So far, the candidates’ discussion of justice issues has focused less on how to address America’s longstanding inequity and...