Durham has seen a significant rise in violent crime during the first half of 2024, with shootings up by 43% and juvenile crime nearly doubling compared to the same period in 2023. Raleigh also faces challenges with a rise in juvenile crime, although overall violent crime has decreased by 5%. Virginia reported a 1.3% increase in violent crimes in 2023, but homicides decreased by 16%. The Trump campaign's recent nuanced critique of crime data highlights issues with the FBI's new crime reporting system, which may affect the accuracy of national crime statistics. Efforts like Durham’s Bull City Future Fund and Raleigh's early intervention programs aim to address these rising trends among youth offenders.