The American prison system is a deeply debated issue. According to Statista, approximately 1.8 million people were incarcerated in the U.S. at the end of 2023. While some Americans advocate abolishing mass incarceration, others want to see criminals serve longer sentences. These numbers may seem large at first glance. But where does the U.S. rank…
The United States has the second-largest prisoner population in the world, trailing only China. America also maintains the highest average incarceration rate globally, but there are big differences in the rates among individual states. World Population Review used data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine which states have the highest imprisonment rates. The…
There has been a significant rise in car thefts throughout the United States in recent years. Your vehicle’s specific make and model greatly influence your risk of it being stolen. A recent study by The Zebra revealed that your location also plays a part, with some U.S. cities being protagonists to a higher-than-average number of…
The number one driving rule many parents tell their kids is “Don’t speed.” Driving within the speed limit isn’t only a way to avoid a run-in with the police; data shows a clear correlation between vehicle speed and the risk of a fatal crash. Lead Feet, Beware Personal injury attorneys at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers…
Do you share your Netflix password with others? Swipe a pen from the office occasionally? Cross the street outside of an intersection? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may have broken the law without knowing it. In the United States, many laws exist to protect people’s safety. While some laws are…
Cities often have higher homicide rates than small towns. However, not all cities suffer from high homicide rates. Statistically, some U.S. cities are safer than others. If you’re thinking about moving to a new city, pinpointing which cities are more prone to troubling high homicide rates — and which districts within any city are the…
Whether you’re planning to move or just want to visit somewhere in the U.S., there are a number of factors to consider before deciding where to go. Housing prices and local amenities are important, but safety is a top priority for many. Statistically, urban areas in the U.S. have higher crime rates than suburban and…
The world can feel like a traveler’s oyster. But in some cities, globetrotters need to be extra careful. That said, Americans don’t even need to go overseas to encounter cities with some of the highest homicide rates in the world; two are in the United States. Can you name them? Dangerous Cities Methodology Insider Monkey…
Imagine a prison. What comes to mind? If the title of this article didn’t give you bias, it would likely include images of people detained there from your own country. Many tourists traveling abroad don’t give the possibility of being incarcerated a thought. But depending on the country, you could break strict laws without knowing…
Between federal, state, and local laws, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an American who can tell you what is and isn’t legal in every jurisdiction. That’s why most Americans use their general knowledge and common sense to avoid illegal activities. As it turns out, though, many of us are apt to believe something is illegal…
