As Seen On News TV Crime Reports For Neighborhoods

How safe is the town, city or area you live in? Do you tune in to as seen on news TV crime reports for neighborhoods where you live to find out?

Crime statistics are rising all over the country... or are they? If we are to believe all the news reports we see on TV then we should be plenty scared, right? Some statistics say that crime is not increasing but declining except for concentrated urban locations. Then why are we so afraid? Could it be the news and violent programming shows like CSI and 24 is what keeps us quaking in our boots?

A study was done among Philadelphia residents on perceived risks of violent crime. The results indicated across the board that viewing local and cable news shows and violent programs relating to crime increased peoples fear and their concern on violent crime.