US EditionFewer Americans see crime as a serious problem: Gallup
- Thursday, Gallup released poll results showing Americans' concern about crime fell for a second straight year, with 49% calling it extremely or very serious and 49% saying crime increased.
- After surging in 2023 to a record-high 63%, Gallup notes concern about crime has shifted back to levels similar to the early 2000s.
- Survey questions about local safety show 31% of U.S. adults fear walking alone at night near home, down from 40% in 2023, while 30% report more crime locally since last year.
- Certain groups continue to report higher fear levels, with women, adults with annual household incomes under $40,000, and residents of cities most worried about walking safely, while 69% fear identity theft.
- Combined polling and crime data suggest concern about crime is down seven to 15 points since last year at lowest levels since at least 2018, while FBI data show a 4.5% decrease in 2024 and 33% of Americans say there is less crime.
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