Patrick Tuohey Explains St. Louis Crime Trends vs. Public Perception

Patrick Tuohey from the Show Me Institute discusses a new study analyzing St. Louis crime trends and public perception. He highlights that while homicide and major crime rates have generally declined, media coverage and environmental factors distort residents’ sense of safety. Tuohey explores the role of police visibility, neighborhood upkeep, prosecutorial changes, and the Ferguson effect on policing, emphasizing that improvements in clearance rates and overall public safety are positive signs, even as challenges remain. Hashtags: #PatrickTuohey #StLouisCrime #PublicSafety #CrimePerception #ShowMeInstitute #FergusonEffect #PoliceVisibility #HomicideTrends