It depends on who you talk to.
City officials keep saying the crime rate has gone down.
Residents in some areas tell a much different story. One of the reasons for this could be that some people don't want to complain because they are afraid of retaliation against them, their family or property. This is understandable but much can be done without having to put yourself or anyone else in dangerous situations. We have to weigh all the options. Take a stand against crime or worry about how much worse the problems in your area can get if nothing is done.