In 2023, Black Americans were jailed at 3.6× the rate of White Americans — 552 vs. 155 per 100,000 (BJS). In 2022, Black people made up 12% of local populations but sat in 26% of the nation’s jail beds, and in 40% of counties, they’re locked up at 4× their share of the community (Pew). National studies show Black and white people use drugs at almost identical rates, yet Black people are arrested for drug possession at higher rates (ACLU). You don’t get disparities that massive from “who commits

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Manila's Crime Rate: Perception vs. Reality By Marilou Q. Josol A significant gap exists between official crime statistics and the lived experiences of Manila residents. While the Philippine National Police reports a decrease in index crimes—a 61.87% drop nationwide from July 2022 to July 2024, and a 21.71% decrease in Metro Manila this year—many citizens feel increasingly unsafe. Reports of frequent snatchings, street children engaging in risky behavior, and even shootings during everyday activ