Heavy local news emphasis on crime has the negative consequence of making audiences overestimate their likelihood of being a victim of crime.

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Studies have shown that heavy exposure to crime news can lead to a phenomenon known as the "mean world syndrome," where people perceive the world as more dangerous than it actually is, thus overestimating their risk of becoming a victim of crime.

Heavy Local News Emphasis on Crime Has the Negative Consequence