If you watch the news you probably feel like the only news is bad news.

Every day, there are multiple reports of homicides, robberies, and rapes that are taking place across the country.

It seems like there is a crime epidemic, leaving most people to think that criminal activity must be at an all-time high these days.

While there is still a lot to worry about out there, it might surprise most people to know that this is not the most dangerous year, or even decade, in the U.S.