Towson’s Fear of Rising Crime
Collaborative efforts by law enforcement, residents, and students of Towson are aimed at stemming the tide of criminal activity within the growing city’s perimeter. From street robberies to home invasions to violent assaults, Towson’s criminal statistics are ominously creeping upward. Comparing crime stat averages over the last five years, robberies increased by 6.22%, aggravated assaults by 13.1%, violent crime by 9.3%, with an overall rise in total crime by 4.1% from January to September of last year. The recent stabbing of a Towson University student and an armed robbery at Towson Center are piquing the interest of many of its 55,000 residents, causing some to unite in action. Rather than retreating in fear and frustration, residents have launched public safety initiatives throughout the community, including the University. Volunteers dutifully patrol streets and report suspicious activity to the local precinct, while encouraging business participation to help keep the streets safe. But…
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