Fact check: People claim that the National Guard in DC has resulted in no crime in the last 30 days

1. Summary of the results

The claim that the National Guard in DC has resulted in no crime in the last 30 days is inaccurate ^[1]. According to various analyses, while crime rates have decreased in Washington, D.C. since the deployment of the National Guard, there have been reported cases of crime, including 7 homicides and 9 reported cases of sex abuse in the last 30 days ^[1]. The analyses show a decrease in violent crime, with reports of a 17% drop ^[1], a 39% drop ^{[2] [3]}, and a 10% drop ^[4], as well as a decrease in property crime, with reports of an 18% drop ^[1] and a 25% drop ^[4]. Additionally, burglaries and car thefts have decreased ^[5]. However, these decreases do not confirm a complete absence of crime in the last 30 days ^{[1] [3] [4]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key missing context in the original statement is the trend of crime rates before the National Guard deployment. Some analyses note that crime was already on a downward trend before the deployment ^{[1] [2] [3]}, which could impact the perceived effectiveness of the National Guard's presence. Furthermore, the negative impact of the surge on community relationships and the concerns of residents are important alternative viewpoints that are not considered in the original statement ^[3]. The complexity of measuring the impact of the National Guard on crime rates is also an important consideration, as noted by several analyses ^{[2] [3]}. Additionally, the impact of the National Guard deployment on tourism is another relevant factor that is not mentioned in the original statement ^[4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading as it claims there has been no crime in DC for the last 30 days, when in fact, there have been reported cases of crime ^[1]. This framing may benefit those who support the deployment of the National Guard as a means of reducing crime, while ignoring the concerns of residents and the complexity of the issue ^[3]. The statement may also overlook the existing downward trend in crime rates before the National Guard deployment, which could be used to exaggerate the effectiveness of the National Guard's presence ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Overall, the original statement appears to lack nuance and context, and may be influenced by a particular bias or agenda ^{[6] [7] [5]}.