Statistics offer little reassurance in Twin Cities neighborhoods

St. Paul, Minn. — While the murders in Minneapolis and the attacks in St. Paul have residents on edge, statistics show crime has declined steadily in Minnesota and across the country over the last decade.

That's probably little comfort to people of St. Paul's East Side.

All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked Ross MacMillan, an associate professor of sociology and director of the Life Course Center at the University of Minnesota, about how the people perceive safety in their communities,

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, 01/09/2007, 5:55 p.m.