"Rising Crime Rates: Violent Crime Surges to Midyear High. The latest crime statistics are painting a concerning picture, with violent crime rates experiencing a significant spike in the first half of the year. According to the latest numbers, violent crime, or V, surged 19 percent in May and a staggering 30 percent in June, pushing the midyear tally to a staggering 226,114. Experts are left wondering what's driving this alarming trend, and whether law enforcement efforts are sufficient to combat the rising tide of violence."
V surged 19 percent in May and 30 percent in June, to a midyear tally of 226,114.
