claim: providence has "the lowest crime rate in three decades."
author: david cicilline
evidence_1: jan 31, 2017 ... there were 11 homicides in 2016, which is tied with 2006 for the lowest number  of homicides in about three decades, according to statistics from the providence  police. ... “we continued to be focused on gun crimes, gangs and groups,” ... the  institute is adding a team at three middle schools to reach youths ...
evidence_2: oct 21, 2012 ... "while i was mayor of the city of providence we had the lowest crime ... of  providence, the city logged the lowest crime rate in three decades.
evidence_3: jan 9, 2012 ... the crime rate for serious crimes, including murder, rape, and assault, ... reamer,  professor of social work at rhode island college in providence. ... mandatory- sentencing rules, such as "three strikes" laws that have spread to ...
evidence_4: jul 24, 2014 ... providence is known for a lot of great things. ... cicilline a true for his statement  that providence had "the lowest crime rate in three decades.
evidence_5: sep 30, 2015 ... chart: violent crime in providence rises in warmer weather ... since that point,  providence has only had three other years where there were ...