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Crime Waves debate desk
Is Crime Falling, So Does America Have No Crime Problem? Crime fell from its recent peak, but crime statistics miss unreported offenses, and public safety depends on citizens' confidence as much as on numbers. Should Shoplifting Be Treated as a Minor Offense Below Felony Levels? High felony thresholds invited theft by telling thieves where the line was; California's voters walked back part of the change in 2024.