Dallas Police Tout Reductions in Violent Crime from Hotspot Policing
Dallas police have struggled to contain a rise in violent crime in the city in recent years. However, a new initiative to... Read More
Violent Crime Rates Spike in Many Texas Cities
Urban centers across the United States have recorded spikes in violent crime over the last year. Texas is no exception. Fort Worth,... Read More
The Pandemic Year Saw a Big Rise in Homicides in Texas Cities
Homicides increased in many major U.S. cities during 2020, the pandemic year. Cities in Texas were no exception. This month, NPR reported... Read More
Spike in Shootings in Dallas Sparks the Return of State Police
Gun crime in Dallas has made headlines in recent years and prompted Gov. Greg Abbot to send in state police last year.... Read More
New Study Pinpoints Violent Crime Hotspots in Dallas
The violent crime spike experienced in Dallas in 2019 appeared to be random. However, a new study reveals it follows patterns and... Read More
Homicides Spike in Dallas as Killings Fall Elsewhere In Texas
Murder rates are falling in most Texas cities. However, Dallas is a glaring exception to the rule as the homicide rate heads... Read More
Boy, 12, is Charged with Capital Murder over Death of a Boxer
It’s rare for a child as young as 12 to be charged with a serious offense but in Texas, a boy is... Read More
Gang Activities Spike in Dallas According to Report
Dallas police chiefs have been accused in the past of downplaying the extent of gang activity in the city. However, the interim... Read More
People Think Crime Is Going Up, But It’s the Opposite
It can be tough to put things into perspective when violent crimes dominate news headlines. According to the Pew Research Center, the... Read More
Four Texas Cities Are Among the Most Dangerous for Women in the Country
Four cities in Texas have ranked among the most dangerous in the country in terms of crimes committed against women. The data... Read More