Number of homicides

That is not Indianapolis but would you believe Gary Indiana:

According to statistics from police and the Lake County coroner's office, Gary has had 20 homicides so far in 2008, compared with 42 through July of last year.

Mayor Rudy Clay attributes the decline in part to a willingness among residents to come forward when crimes are committed.
"The people of Gary are saying 'Hey, we're tired of it. We're not going to take it anymore,' " Clay said. http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080721/LOCAL/807210349/1304/LOCAL