(US specific) "Crime is at historic lows"—depends on how you figure. Compared to many decades ago: yes it is lower. Compared to 4 years ago: murder rates have r

(US specific) "Crime is at historic lows"—depends on how you figure. Compared to many decades ago: yes it is lower. Compared to 4 years ago: murder rates have risen greatly in most major US cities, and murder is the most consistently and accurately reported crime (as opposed to lesser offences, where if they become very common that could induce people to not bother reporting them, because what's the point).