Recent public opinion data indicates that 81% of Americans consider crime to be a major problem in large U.S. cities, while an additional 18% view it as a minor problem. This reflects a broad consensus, with 99% of Americans acknowledging crime as an issue to some degree. In contrast, the Democratic Party reportedly holds a minority position, with only 1% support for the view that crime is not a problem in these urban areas. Critics argue that this stance places Democrats at odds with the overwhelming majority of the public on the issue of urban crime.