Posts Tagged Crime Statistics
New FBI data: crime figures fell in the second quarter of 2024
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 1, 2024

Crime is one of the issues at the center of the presidential campaign, and as Michael Pope tells us, the latest numbers from the FBI show crime is down.
Crime is a talking point on the campaign trail, but what does the data actually show?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 30, 2023
If you watch much TV, you’ve probably seen a few commercials about crime in Virginia. Michael Pope is here with a fact check.
Long-term stats show a different crime narrative
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 12, 2023
Fears of rising crime might be widespread. But as Michael Pope tells us, long-term crime statistics tell a different story.
A Closer Look at the Narrative Surrounding Virginia’s Crime Rate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 20, 2021
If you’ve seen many political ads this fall, you may have the impression that Virginia is experiencing a crime wave. But, criminal justice advocates say the numbers tell a different story. Michael Pope reports.
A Breakdown of New Crime Statistics from the Virginia State Police, FBI
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 23, 2019
New data suggests crime is down across Virginia. Michael Pope has details.




