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That's self-reported data, rather than anything officially sourced.

Could you explain why someone should believe official sources over those his reporting?

Which is arguably more reliable than "official" data.

26 data points is utterly useless as a representative sample.

Even if it wasn't, people tend to overestimate crime.

My family in Tulsa confirmed that crime has gotten worse.

It can't be worse than Fresno CA .. trust.