Show-Me Rising Crime in Missouri Debate

Fact is, stats show an uptick in crime targeting places that most people wouldn't suspect . . . This is now a campaign issue in a Missouri town. Take a look:

Fact check: Is Springfield the 11th most dangerous city in the country?

CLOSE As Election Day approaches in Springfield, both candidates for mayor say public safety is their top priority. Ken McClure said there's work to be done, but Springfield's crime is not on the same level as bigger Midwestern cities like St. Louis and Detroit.