Crime wave turns US cities into ‘warzones’ as locals flee New York and California in ‘mass exodus’

Soaring crime rates have turned US cities into “warzones” aslocals flee New York and California in a “mass exodus”, a leading Republican strategist has claimed. Despite the FBI suggesting a two per cent dip in violent crime, Americans are witnessing a spike in offences with only 83 per cent of law enforcement agencies submitting data. The crime wave, which is also seeing retailers adapt to combat an increase in shoplifting, is now believed to be playing a significant role in Americans relocating from major cities. The shift is heightening fears about safety and with extortionate living costs m…

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