“Crime is down 30 percent since I took office.”
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Mayor Marcus ThorntonMayor of Port Ellery
VerdictMisleading
Total crime down 4%One category, car theft, fell 30 percent. Total recorded crime fell 4 percent over the same period.
Why
Police department figures show car thefts down 30 percent since 2023. Recorded crime overall is down 4 percent, and burglaries are up.
The evidence
- Primary dataPort Ellery police annual statistics 2023 to 2025All categories
- Right of replyCampaign replySee below
Right of reply
The mayor was speaking about the crime residents told us they cared about most.
Updates
- Verdict published: Misleading.