Germany's reported crimes in 2023 increased by 5.5% to nearly six million, the highest level since 2016 with a clear-up rate of 58.4%.

In Thuringia, reported crimes hit a ten-year peak with 150,500 cases, marking a 10% rise from the previous year.

Out of 2.25 million suspects in Germany, 923,269 were non-German citizens, prompting a debate on the link between migration and crime rates.

Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann advocates for a 'fundamental change' in asylum policy, suggesting faster procedures and better integration of security and migration policies.

Green Party's Lamya Kaddor calls for addressing the root causes of crime over divisive rhetoric regarding immigration.

Washington D.C. experiences a 35% increase in homicides, a 67% rise in robberies, and nearly 40% surge in overall violent crime in 2023.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg receives a security detail amidst discussions on D.C.'s crime rates, while Fox News seeks comments from the Department of Transportation.