Yes, you're using an apples to oranges comparison. Crime is going to be higher in an area that spends less on policing. Someone rolls tires down the street in a poor area and no one cares because police response times are so long. Contrast. Someone tried to break into my new car last week in the middle of the day with a clothes hanger. They saw my neighbour after he yelled at them and they ran off. I called the cops after my neighbour banged on my door. The police cruiser was here in 2 minutes. How long would it take for a Detroit cruiser to get there? Detroit doesn't spend enough money on policing. Suburbs vs. big city. Apples to oranges comparison.
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