murder rates
Coverage of murder rates in the Nexus archive.
- Shin Bet building program to help police tackle rampant Arab crime wave — reports
Shin Bet is developing a program with funding of approximately NIS 1-1.3 billion to assist police in addressing a surge in Arab crime. The initiative comes as murder rates rise, with new agency chief Zini reportedly more willing to deploy Shin Bet resources for crime-fighting than his predecessor.
- American police killings are rising, even as murder rates fall
American police killings are increasing despite a decline in murder rates. The article attributes this trend to more aggressive policing behavior.
- South Africa: Mass shooting kills 12 near Johannesburg
A mass shooting near Johannesburg killed 12 people, with police pursuing multiple suspects. The incident underscores persistent violence in South Africa, which has some of the world's highest murder rates.
- Israel’s ‘two-tier’ policing and the crime epidemic in Palestinian towns
Murder rates in Israel's Palestinian areas have sharply increased, leading to accusations of state complicity and neglect. The situation highlights alleged disparities in policing between Israeli and Palestinian communities.