Springdale's Police Chief Kathy O'Kelley released a report projecting that violent crime will increase 13 percent in 2006. It was noted that Springdale's violent crime of 3.6 crimes per 1,000 people was below the national average of 4.7 crimes per 1,000 people. Roger's violent crimes rate is 2.1 and Fayetteville's is 4.2 .
O'Kelly thinks that the crime rate may be higher because a lot of crimes are underreported. She thinks that Springdale's Hispanic population are hesitant about reporting crimes to police because of fear.
I think she may be right. Even though Fayetteville's rate is higher I feel safer in Fayetteville than Springdale. There are area's in Springdale that just aren't safe at night. I won't even dare to shop at Wal-mart. If O'Kelly thinks that the crime rate is going to increase what is she planning to do about it. Is the city going to hire more police officers? Encourage more neighborhood watches? I'd be looking for ideas to decrease that crime rate.
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