Crime

5 Myths About Crime And Race In America

There are many myths that circulate around crime in black America. It leads to a lot of stereotyping and misinformation.

Many people tend to believe that there is more violence in black neighborhoods, that "black-on-black" crimes are more prevalent, and that many black youth are quickly joining the ranks of gangs.

The facts behind all of these myths show that the things that people believe are based on nothing more than their own perceptions.

Taking a closer look at the reality behind the statistics, you can see that crime in black America is not what you think.

 

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Crime Stats By State

Crimes are being committed right now. Probably not too far away from where you are sitting at this very moment.

By the time you finish reading all of the information in this infographic, two people have been murdered, five burglaries have happened, as well as many other crimes.

From petty to grand, violent and non-violent, crime across the country happens on a consistent basis. It seems to never stop.

Always be aware of your surroundings, and be as safe as you possibly can. Don’t take unnecessary chances.

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Gun Crime & Ownership

Gun ownership is a hot-button topic these days.

Not a day goes by that there isn’t a story in the news about crimes and deaths involving a gun. Many of those stories are often woven through with reports of governments trying to push through more gun control legislation.

There are some very strong opinions in America, when it comes to gun control and ownership rights, but not all of them are based on facts.

People on both sides of the issue need to be better informed about all of the facts that concern gun crime and ownership in the United States before …

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Does Crime Pay? (Infographic)

It's an age-old question: Does Crime Pay?

We all have a fascination with heists and the bigger the better. Movies like The Italian Job and Ocean’s Eleven (and Twelve and Thirteen) have us rooting for the criminals who have planned very clever and created elaborate schemes to get their hands on millions of dollars.

When it happens in real life, we are happy to see justice done and for the bad guys to get caught.

Some of the greatest heists on record have been worth millions of dollars to sneaky criminals. Those big bucks lead to a lot of temptation, with people …

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No Business Is Recession-Proof

The Economic Downturn Affects All Businesses – Even Bail Bonds
Conventional wisdom says that when the economy goes down, crime goes up.  And when crime rises, bail bond bondsmen prosper.  Actually, neither of these assumptions is correct.

Some states have seen an increase in certain types of crimes, but not all. And yes, the economy has affected bail bondsmen too.  Remember, we "sell" a product just like other merchants.  If people don't have money to pay their mortgages, they likely can't afford bail bonds either.
Are Crime Rates Really Rising?
It depends on where you live.

Connecticut Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal lamented in March …

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