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Raleigh Crime Stats and Youth Curfew Plans | Durham News
Raleigh’s crime stats for Q2 2026 show a mixed picture: violent and property crimes dipped 1%, with homicides falling from 6 to 4, and burglaries down across the board. But motor vehicle theft rose 5%, non-fatal shootings edged up, and traffic deaths jumped from 9 to 15. The data follows a chaotic Fourth of July weekend in hotspots like Glenwood South and Brier Creek, where thousands gathered, leading to arrests and firearm seizures—raising alarms about a possible “teen takeover” trend. In response, city leaders are eyeing a youth curfew, already in place in other NC cities, while police push…
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