While Columbus has seen success in reducing homicides, crimes involving youth are not going in the same direction.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, argued that people who commit crimes out of desperation should not always be considered as criminals. Crockett appeared on Jonathan Van Ness’ "Getting Better" podcast, ...

Anna Schecter is the senior coordinating producer for CBS News and Stations' Crime and Public Safety Unit, based in New York. Crime decreased in every category in 2024, including murder, violent crime ...