Crime is shaping up to be one of the most important issues in the upcoming midterm Congressional elections. That’s according to Rasmussen Reports.

A midterm election is one that’s held in between presidential elections.

According to Rasmussen Reports, 81% say they expect crime to be an important issue in the midterms.

As for whether the problem of violent crime in America is getting better or worse: 61% of likely voters say they think it’s getting worse, while 11% say they think it’s getting better and 26% say they think it’s staying about the same.

To see survey question wording, click here.