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Poll: Crime Numbers Down In Bridgeport, Do You Feel Safer? Poll: Crime Numbers Down In Bridgeport, Do You Feel Safer?
Poll: Crime Numbers Down In Bridgeport, Do You Feel Safer? The Bridgeport Police Department has reported that overall crime statistics throughout Connecticut's most-populated city have been on a decline in comparison to this time last year.  The most notable statistical decrease can be found in shooting incidents throughout Bridgeport, said Mayor Joe Ganim. According to city officials: The number of shooting incidents has dropped by almost 34 percent from this time last year Non-fatal shooting victims at a 40 percent decrease Fatal shooting victims at a 33 percent decrease.  Officials point to the "avid" efforts being put in to boost re…