• Gamey@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    As a european I would be scared of America in general, I mean is a heavily armed Redneck neighbor really that much saver than a heavily armed street gang?

    • PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      The murder rate in the countryside is often higher than in the city.

      However, this does not mean either is safe. But cities have the density of violence. Here’s Chicago from January through June 1st of this year:

      The 641 shootings recorded in 2023 so far is also the lowest total for this time period since 2020, according to CPD data.