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Understanding Urban Homicide Dynamics
The reduction in homicides in major cities such as Los Angeles and New York City is a great accomplishment. As crime declines, people spend more time outside and gain more from living in the city. The city gains from having more "eyes on the street" as this builds up civic engagement, nightlife and encourages the private sector to invest more in high quality retail and entertainment to cater to these "night owls". The net result is a more vibrant and fun city.
In Los Angeles in 1987, 812 people were murdered while in 2017 the annual murder count had fallen to 282 in a city whose population had grown.
In NYC, 2262 people were murdered in 1990 while only 295 were murdered in 2018.
In Los Angeles in 1987, 812 people were murdered while in 2017 the annual murder count had fallen to 282 in a city whose population had grown.
In NYC, 2262 people were murdered in 1990 while only 295 were murdered in 2018.