A new Axios-Ipsos poll finds that Americans’ concern about crime is high, but for most it is a more abstract than immediate concern. For instance, three-quarters of Americans say they feel mostly or very safe when out in their communities, and among that one-quarter who report feeling less safe, only half cite crime as a major reason why (or about one in eight Americans). However, a majority of Americans feel violent crime is on the rise since last year – which is broadly accurate – but also feel it is higher than observed 30 years ago – which is incorrect. CONTINUED
Chris Jackson & James Diamond, Ipsos
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