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August 24, 2026

Title: ARE CRIME RATES ACROSS THE US REALLY DOWN?
Topic: Criminal Activity

Discussed by Zach Smith
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Crime is one of the top issues on the minds of many voters. Is there reason for concern or is this a time to quietly celebrate?

Today, Zach Smith explains the crime rate numbers and how the information could effect the Mid-Term Elections.

Zack is a Senior Legal Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Legal Policy Center, where he focuses on courts, the Constitution, crime, and justice issues.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did the violent crime rate fall in 2025? Did the homicide rate fall in 2025? What has contributed to the decline in violent crime and homicide rates?

What must policymakers do to sustain these reductions in violent crime and homicide rates? Zach discusses solid support of law enforcement and District Attorneys who follow the law.

Many major cities across the US are not reporting their crime data to the FBI. Has this failure distorted the actual crime rate? What is the consequence to local and city police departments who do not report their true numbers to the FBI?

The Heritage Foundation is a non-partisan organization. But – is it imperative that voters elect leaders from the top to the bottom of the ballot who will uphold the law and protect citizens above all else?

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