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August 20, 2024

Americans’ Experiences With Local Crime News

Do Americans think news sources exaggerate or underplay the amount of local crime?

Do Americans think news sources exaggerate or underplay the amount of local crime?

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Do Americans think news sources exaggerate or underplay the amount of local crime?

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Americans’ Experiences With Local Crime News
Most Americans turn to friends, family and neighbors and local news outlets for local crime news
Americans who often consume local crime news are more likely to be concerned about crime in their community affecting them or their family
Most Americans are interested in various aspects of local crime news; fewer find it easy to stay informed
Americans have no single go-to source for information about a local crime
Americans who prefer TV for local news are more likely to get crime news often
Do Americans think news sources exaggerate or underplay the amount of local crime?
Democrats are more likely to say local crime news sources exaggerate the amount of crime in their community
Younger Americans lean toward social media or search as first place to learn more about crime in their area
Black Americans see news about violent crime in their local community more often than other groups

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