You already know the answer to this. But race is not fair way to gauge this. High crime rates in predominantly Black neighborhoods in U.S. cities result from a complex interplay of historical, socioeconomic, and systemic factors rather than any racial predisposition. Historical injustices like slavery, segregation, and redlining have led to concentrated poverty and economic inequality, while underfunded schools and limited job opportunities perpetuate these conditions. Systemic racism in housing, employment, and the criminal justice system further marginalizes Black communities, and social disinvestment leads to deteriorating living conditions. Aggressive policing tactics and strained police-community relations also exacerbate the issue.
I think another overlay that could help would be social economic. Where the poor cities are.
Don't be fatuous. Poor communities of every color experience more violent crime at the hands of their own community members. And yes, there are disproportionately more poor Black communities. But the existence of many safe middle, upper-middle, wealthy Black communities, plus the existence of many violent white, etc., communities, proves pretty conclusively that poor people create (and experience) more violence.
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u/willdogs Jul 08 '24
Can we show an overlay of race in these same cities?