No - for violent crime at least, the 1950's was the 'low point' - the 1990's were actually a high point. Violent crime in 1992 was about 800% higher than in th

No - for violent crime at least, the 1950's was the 'low point' - the 1990's were actually a high point. Violent crime in 1992 was about 800% higher than in the 1950's at least in America. It's come down a little, but crime is still about 600% greater than in the 1950's.