German TV Debate Highlights Discrepancies in Immigration and Crime Statistics
A German TV debate on immigration and crime saw AfD's von Storch claim high daily rates of immigrant-perpetrated violent crime, disputed by the moderator using police statistics that revealed 50% of suspects were non-German in recent years, with the government confirming around two daily group sexua...
German TV Debate Highlights Discrepancies in Immigration and Crime Statistics
A German TV debate on immigration and crime saw AfD's von Storch claim high daily rates of immigrant-perpetrated violent crime, disputed by the moderator using police statistics that revealed 50% of suspects were non-German in recent years, with the government confirming around two daily group sexua...
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52% Bias Score
Lower Saxony Police Deployments and Emergency Calls Decrease in 2024 Despite High Workload
Lower Saxony police deployments decreased by 35,478 in 2024 to 1,553,563, while emergency calls dropped by 45,826 to 1,139,642; despite this, the police union cites a high workload due to increased responsibilities and calls for more resources and an evaluation of tasks.
Lower Saxony Police Deployments and Emergency Calls Decrease in 2024 Despite High Workload
Lower Saxony police deployments decreased by 35,478 in 2024 to 1,553,563, while emergency calls dropped by 45,826 to 1,139,642; despite this, the police union cites a high workload due to increased responsibilities and calls for more resources and an evaluation of tasks.
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44% Bias Score
FBI Crime Data Revision Appears to Vindicate Trump's Debate Claim
During a September presidential debate, Donald Trump claimed rising crime rates, which ABC's David Muir disputed using then-current FBI data. The FBI later revised its data in October, showing a 4.5% increase in violent crime, supporting Trump's original claim.
FBI Crime Data Revision Appears to Vindicate Trump's Debate Claim
During a September presidential debate, Donald Trump claimed rising crime rates, which ABC's David Muir disputed using then-current FBI data. The FBI later revised its data in October, showing a 4.5% increase in violent crime, supporting Trump's original claim.
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52% Bias Score
Potential Rise in Knife Attacks in Baden-Württemberg Public Spaces
Knife attacks in Baden-Württemberg public spaces may have increased in 2023, with 2022 showing a 13.8% rise (3104 attacks) compared to the previous year; over 40% occurred in public spaces, involving many non-German suspects and victims.
Potential Rise in Knife Attacks in Baden-Württemberg Public Spaces
Knife attacks in Baden-Württemberg public spaces may have increased in 2023, with 2022 showing a 13.8% rise (3104 attacks) compared to the previous year; over 40% occurred in public spaces, involving many non-German suspects and victims.
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
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44% Bias Score
Domestic Abuse Crimes in Scotland Rise 11%
Domestic abuse crimes in Scotland increased by 11% to 20,271 between April and September, primarily due to a rise in psychological abuse; police attribute this to increased victim reporting, but acknowledge underreporting remains a significant problem.
Domestic Abuse Crimes in Scotland Rise 11%
Domestic abuse crimes in Scotland increased by 11% to 20,271 between April and September, primarily due to a rise in psychological abuse; police attribute this to increased victim reporting, but acknowledge underreporting remains a significant problem.
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44% Bias Score
Increase in Knife Attacks in Germany: Statistics Lack Crucial Data on Migration Status
In 2023, German authorities recorded a notable increase in knife attacks, with a significant portion of suspects identified as non-German citizens; however, official statistics do not break down these crimes by migration status, making it difficult to assess the relationship between these factors.
Increase in Knife Attacks in Germany: Statistics Lack Crucial Data on Migration Status
In 2023, German authorities recorded a notable increase in knife attacks, with a significant portion of suspects identified as non-German citizens; however, official statistics do not break down these crimes by migration status, making it difficult to assess the relationship between these factors.
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60% Bias Score
Rising Crime in Madrid: A Paradox of Perception and Reality
Despite Madrid's reputation as one of Europe's safest capital cities, reported attempted homicides have doubled since 2018, while drug trafficking offenses increased by over 80% and sexual assaults with penetration rose from 252 in 2018 to 681 in 2024, prompting debate on the accuracy of crime repor...
Rising Crime in Madrid: A Paradox of Perception and Reality
Despite Madrid's reputation as one of Europe's safest capital cities, reported attempted homicides have doubled since 2018, while drug trafficking offenses increased by over 80% and sexual assaults with penetration rose from 252 in 2018 to 681 in 2024, prompting debate on the accuracy of crime repor...
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56% Bias Score
Falling Crime Rates in the UK Despite High-Profile Heists
A recent £10 million jewelry heist in London highlights a surprising trend: overall crime rates in the UK are at their lowest level on record, down 70% for burglaries since 2003, due to improved security and decreased target value, despite public perception of rising crime.
Falling Crime Rates in the UK Despite High-Profile Heists
A recent £10 million jewelry heist in London highlights a surprising trend: overall crime rates in the UK are at their lowest level on record, down 70% for burglaries since 2003, due to improved security and decreased target value, despite public perception of rising crime.
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40% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Violence Against Police in NRW, Germany
In 2023, violent crimes against police officers in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, surged by 18.94 percent to 9,829 cases, with 23,823 officers affected and 4,514 injured; the increase involved both German and foreign suspects, and politically motivated attacks linked to the Lützerath eviction rose...
Sharp Rise in Violence Against Police in NRW, Germany
In 2023, violent crimes against police officers in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, surged by 18.94 percent to 9,829 cases, with 23,823 officers affected and 4,514 injured; the increase involved both German and foreign suspects, and politically motivated attacks linked to the Lützerath eviction rose...
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52% Bias Score
Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates
Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...
Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates
Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...
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40% Bias Score