Adam Gelb

Adam Gelb

expert United States

Adam Gelb is the president and CEO of the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice, an organization that tracks and analyzes urban crime data. With a background in criminal justice policy, Gelb has been influential in understanding crime trends across U.S. cities. He recently commented on the shifting dynamics of crime in Washington, D.C., noting a considerable decline in violence since the summer of 2023, while also emphasizing the complexity of crime data interpretation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,048
Power
1,155$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,048 $2,700,000 1,155$
Totals 1 67,886,011 29,048 $2,700,000 1,155$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Adam Gelb from the Council on Criminal Justice discussed how people's perceptions of crime are influenced by various factors. 5

BBC: How bad is crime in Chicago?

Canada Canada: Adam Gelb, president and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, noted that the level of violence in Washington remains mostly higher than averages in other cities. 5

The Globe and Mail: Washington residents protest as White House says federal agents will be on patrol 24/7

United States United States: Council on Criminal Justice President and CEO Adam Gelb discussed the drop in violence in Washington over the last two years. 6

Fox News: DC's violence have become far more deadly despite claims crimes at 30-year low

Bolivia Bolivia: Adam Gelb, Executive Director of the Council on Criminal Justice, noted that there is a clear and significant decline in violence since the summer of 2023. 6

El Deber: Las cifras que muestran que la delincuencia en Washington DC no está "fuera de control", como afirma Trump

Venezuela Venezuela: Adam Gelb, Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Council, noted that there is a clear and significant decline in violence since the summer of 2023. 8

El Nacional: Las cifras que muestran que la delincuencia en Washington DC no está "fuera de control"

Portugal Portugal: Adam Gelb, president of the Criminal Justice Council, commented on the undeniable reduction in violent crimes since the summer of 2023. 8

Público: O crime está “fora de controlo” em Washington, como disse Trump? É falso | Falso

United Kingdom United Kingdom: According to Adam Gelb, the CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ), the downward trend in violent crime is 'unmistakable and large'. 7

BBC: Is crime in Washington really out of control as Trump claims?

United States United States: Adam Gelb stated that there’s a large drop in violence since the summer of 2023. 8

CNN: Fact check: Violent crime in DC has fallen in 2024 and 2025 after a 2023 spike