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Differing Crime Statistics Used in US Political Debate
The accuracy of claims about Chicago's crime rate is debated by politicians, with differing metrics and data reporting issues clouding the issue.
Differing Crime Statistics Used in US Political Debate
The accuracy of claims about Chicago's crime rate is debated by politicians, with differing metrics and data reporting issues clouding the issue.
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20% Bias Score
Trump's False Claims on D.C. Crime and Takeover
President Trump falsely claimed a murder-free period in Washington, D.C., was unprecedented, while crime is still present despite a drop in numbers during the federal takeover; a recent poll revealed overwhelming opposition to the takeover, contradicting Trump's claim of 95% support.
Trump's False Claims on D.C. Crime and Takeover
President Trump falsely claimed a murder-free period in Washington, D.C., was unprecedented, while crime is still present despite a drop in numbers during the federal takeover; a recent poll revealed overwhelming opposition to the takeover, contradicting Trump's claim of 95% support.
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56% Bias Score
24,640 Open Arrest Warrants in Baden-Württemberg
As of July 1st, 2025, Baden-Württemberg had 24,640 open arrest warrants: 3,000 for apprehending suspects and 21,640 for enforcing sentences, a decrease from 25,390 on July 1st, 2024. Warrants are issued by courts following requests from prosecutors.
24,640 Open Arrest Warrants in Baden-Württemberg
As of July 1st, 2025, Baden-Württemberg had 24,640 open arrest warrants: 3,000 for apprehending suspects and 21,640 for enforcing sentences, a decrease from 25,390 on July 1st, 2024. Warrants are issued by courts following requests from prosecutors.
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28% Bias Score
Sharp Drop in ATM Bombings in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 2025
Only one ATM bombing has been reported in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 2025, a significant decrease from four in 2024 and twelve in 2023; this reduction is possibly due to heightened security measures, fewer ATMs, and successful investigations resulting in arrests; however, other methods of ATM theft r...
Sharp Drop in ATM Bombings in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 2025
Only one ATM bombing has been reported in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 2025, a significant decrease from four in 2024 and twelve in 2023; this reduction is possibly due to heightened security measures, fewer ATMs, and successful investigations resulting in arrests; however, other methods of ATM theft r...
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Violent Crime Rises to 17-Year High
Germany's 2024 crime statistics reveal a 1.5% increase in violent crime, reaching a 17-year high of over 217,000 cases, while overall crime dipped 1.7% due to cannabis legalization; sexual offenses rose by 9.3%, with a concerning increase in child suspects.
Germany's Violent Crime Rises to 17-Year High
Germany's 2024 crime statistics reveal a 1.5% increase in violent crime, reaching a 17-year high of over 217,000 cases, while overall crime dipped 1.7% due to cannabis legalization; sexual offenses rose by 9.3%, with a concerning increase in child suspects.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Sexual Offense Reports Surge 16 Percent After New Consent-Based Law
Reports of sexual offenses in the Netherlands surged 16 percent in the second half of 2024, totaling 14,802, coinciding with a new law focusing on consent and increased public awareness campaigns; the law also criminalized public sexual harassment and sexchatting, leading to 298 and 131 reports resp...
Dutch Sexual Offense Reports Surge 16 Percent After New Consent-Based Law
Reports of sexual offenses in the Netherlands surged 16 percent in the second half of 2024, totaling 14,802, coinciding with a new law focusing on consent and increased public awareness campaigns; the law also criminalized public sexual harassment and sexchatting, leading to 298 and 131 reports resp...
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36% Bias Score
Germany: Police Union Demands Inclusion of Multiple Citizenships in Crime Statistics
The German Police Union is advocating for the inclusion of multiple citizenships in crime statistics, mirroring a planned change in North Rhine-Westphalia and pushing for nationwide adoption, while Bavaria shows cautious interest.
Germany: Police Union Demands Inclusion of Multiple Citizenships in Crime Statistics
The German Police Union is advocating for the inclusion of multiple citizenships in crime statistics, mirroring a planned change in North Rhine-Westphalia and pushing for nationwide adoption, while Bavaria shows cautious interest.
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16% Bias Score
Unsolved Shoplifting Cases Soar in England and Wales
Police in England and Wales closed 289,464 shoplifting cases in 2024-25 without identifying a suspect, a daily average of 793 unsolved crimes, amid accusations of inaction as shoplifting has doubled since the pandemic and increased 20 percent since the last election.
Unsolved Shoplifting Cases Soar in England and Wales
Police in England and Wales closed 289,464 shoplifting cases in 2024-25 without identifying a suspect, a daily average of 793 unsolved crimes, amid accusations of inaction as shoplifting has doubled since the pandemic and increased 20 percent since the last election.
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48% Bias Score
Elderly Woman Murdered in Germany: Underreported Sexual Assault Highlights Systemic Issue
A 23-year-old man in Kehl, Germany, is under investigation for the murder and sexual assault of an 84-year-old woman, highlighting the underreported issue of sexual violence against the elderly, despite an increase in reported cases since 2021 in Baden-Württemberg.
Elderly Woman Murdered in Germany: Underreported Sexual Assault Highlights Systemic Issue
A 23-year-old man in Kehl, Germany, is under investigation for the murder and sexual assault of an 84-year-old woman, highlighting the underreported issue of sexual violence against the elderly, despite an increase in reported cases since 2021 in Baden-Württemberg.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Court Orders Senate to Release Knife Crime Suspects' Names
The Berlin Constitutional Court ruled that the Senate must reconsider an AfD request for the 20 most common first names of German suspects in 2023 knife crimes, rejecting the Senate's claim that this would violate personal privacy, a decision reached by a 5-4 vote.
Berlin Court Orders Senate to Release Knife Crime Suspects' Names
The Berlin Constitutional Court ruled that the Senate must reconsider an AfD request for the 20 most common first names of German suspects in 2023 knife crimes, rejecting the Senate's claim that this would violate personal privacy, a decision reached by a 5-4 vote.
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44% Bias Score
Partial Cannabis Legalization in Germany Fails to Curb Illegal Market
Cannabis-related crime in North Rhine-Westphalia dropped by 53.25% in 2024 to 21,777 cases compared to 46,586 in 2023, due to partial legalization on April 1, 2023, which increased the threshold for prosecuting drug dealing, despite a continued high demand for cannabis.
Partial Cannabis Legalization in Germany Fails to Curb Illegal Market
Cannabis-related crime in North Rhine-Westphalia dropped by 53.25% in 2024 to 21,777 cases compared to 46,586 in 2023, due to partial legalization on April 1, 2023, which increased the threshold for prosecuting drug dealing, despite a continued high demand for cannabis.
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56% Bias Score
\"Madrid: Crime Victim Assistance Up 9.4% Despite Overall Crime Decrease\"\
In 2024, Madrid's specialized offices assisted 12,500 crime victims, a 9.4% increase despite a regional crime decrease. Women represented 90% of those assisted, with 34.1% being sexual violence victims, a category that increased by 5.8% to 2,985 cases.
\"Madrid: Crime Victim Assistance Up 9.4% Despite Overall Crime Decrease\"\
In 2024, Madrid's specialized offices assisted 12,500 crime victims, a 9.4% increase despite a regional crime decrease. Women represented 90% of those assisted, with 34.1% being sexual violence victims, a category that increased by 5.8% to 2,985 cases.
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40% Bias Score
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