In San Francisco Feelings Matter, But So Does Data

The discourse around crime in San Francisco frequently focuses on how people feel rather than how much violent crime is occurring.

In almost every story covering the issue of crime in San Francisco whether in a major local newspaper like the Chronicle, national papers like the New York Times or right wing propaganda organs like Fox News, we learn that people in San Francisco don't feel safe. Local politicians, particularly those who pursue law and order type policies also frequentl…