Minneapolis suburbanites say crime is 'really out of control'
Crime is spilling into some Minneapolis suburbs and causing anxiety among residents, a recent data analysis found.
"A large number of crimes can be a one-person crime wave, particularly in a suburban area with a relatively small population," Chris Uggen, professor and criminologist at the University of Minnesota told the Star Tribune. "The numbers then go up, and the fear goes up, but it can still be a relatively small number of people who are actually doing the activities."
Violent crimes have surged in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with a combined record 135 homicides last year, the outlet reported. While violent crimes in the suburbs of the Twin Cities have not reached the same levels, data compiled by the Star Tribune examining 50 of the largest suburbs over the last five years finds homicides have increased in some suburbs.
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Crime is spilling into some Minneapolis suburbs and causing anxiety among residents, a recent data analysis found.
"A large number of crimes can be a one-person crime wave, particularly in a suburban area with a relatively small population," Chris Uggen, professor and criminologist at the University of Minnesota told the Star Tribune. "The numbers then go up, and the fear goes up, but it can still be a relatively small number of people who are actually doing the activities."
Violent crimes have surged in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with a combined record 135 homicides last year, the outlet reported. While violent crimes in the suburbs of the Twin Cities have not reached the same levels, data compiled by the Star Tribune examining 50 of the largest suburbs over the last five years finds homicides have increased in some suburbs.
Crime spills into dozens of Minneapolis suburbs, sparking fear among residents
Violent crimes have spiked in Minneapolis and St. Paul in recent years. Some neighboring suburbs have since seen crime increases, most notably property crimes like car thefts.
