Early morning crime 5

How safe are you? If government statistics are any indication, there's reason to feel somewhat secure.The latest U.S. Department of Justice crime figures show personal crimes -- which include rape, sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated and simple assault -- are at their lowest levels on record. Property crimes -- which include burglary, car theft, and theft -- have stabilized after years of decline.Yet this is no time to be complacent. Many criminals prey on people who are off guard, say crime and self-defense specialists who talked with WebMD. Criminals look for people who are not paying attention to their surroundings, and then use the element of surprise to their advantage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-investigation--6637107/support.