From lootings to homicides, America is in a crime wave. Why? Covid plays a role, but the underlying causes are demoralization of police, staff shortages, & emboldening criminals
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Background reading: The three chapters in San Fransicko about homicides and crime.
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San Fransicko explains rising crime, not just homicides but also theft, drug dealing, and other crimes, at length.
Draws on the best-available evidence & leading criminologists & experts.
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Shoplifting arrests declined
Cities decide how many to shelter & how many to house
Just look at NYC vs SF
Total homelessness by state
San Francisco prioritizes housing 4x over shelter
Decline of prison population in California
Decline of prison population with non-truncated y-axis
Homicide Rates, Police per cap by cities, and Police change by cities
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