Crime Rates

Q&A January 7

A journalist’s pursuit of the truth about marijuana, mental illness and violence.

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Commentary August 2

Fewer calls on opioid abuse may mean sicker, and more dangerous, rural communities.

Tonyaa J. Weathersbee

Justice Lab July 31, 2018

The Curfew Myth

How a ‘90s panic spawned an anti-crime measure that doesn’t make you safer.

By Ivonne Roman

News July 25

But the accusations are still rarely found to be true.

By Alysia Santo

News June 26, 2018

How one ambitious program aims to reduce crime by changing how repeat offenders think.

By Eli Hager

News December 8, 2017

A new survey finds it’s more difficult than you might think.

By Yolanda Martinez

Q&A November 15, 2017

Is it rising or declining? Does it matter?

By The Marshall Project

Commentary March 13, 2017

Anti-crime strategies should try to fix what makes hotspots prone to violence.

Maurice Jones and Julia Ryan

Commentary February 28, 2017

Immigrants may actually bring down crime in areas where they live.

Chiraag Bains

Commentary December 22, 2016

Some of the best work from across the country.

The Marshall Project