Don't be deceived by high crime statistics. If you look at the details of the violent crimes committed, you'll find that the majority are between acquaintances. An example of this is domestic violence. Years ago it wasn't even reported. That fact that it is more likely to be reported will automatically raise violent crime statistics.
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Originally Posted by Kingsnkali
I was just researching cities to check which ones have worse crime than Minneapolis. There aren't many. I was shocked at what has happened to my former home and beloved city of Minneapolis!
I can't believe Minneapolis has now moved into the Oakland class for violent crime. Minneapolis crime rate 703, Oakland 750. Unbelievable. What next, does Minneapolis battle it out with Detroit?
To put that in perspective, Gary Indiana has a crime rate is 527. Milwaukee 559. Chicago 565. Des Moines 492. Phoenix 590. Denver 550. Portland 545. Seattle 595.
Minneapolis used to be very safe back in the 60's and 70's. I remember years with only 6 murders. Now, there are probably weekends with that total.
Nowadays, Mary Tyler Moore would be chased down Nicollet Mall by roving gangs of thugs. Very sad what has happened to a former great city....
I left the city because the ultra liberal establishment has always been in total denial. Weak leadership. And it started long before the current Mayor. Just give the poor more welfare and services was their "solution", while professional welfare shoppers and troublemakers from Chicago and Detroit poured in each year.
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