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WalterBrightyesterday at 5:24 PM1 replyview on HN

The crime rate does change dramatically over time. For example, the homicide rate during the pandemic was about double what it is today.


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fn-moteyesterday at 8:40 PM

Sure, but are you implying that is because of our stricter enforcement of the laws? Or other systemic / environmental causes (eg systemic poor mental health)?

I am unfamiliar with the reasons to which the varying murder rate is ascribed. If I had to guess, I would guess economics is #1.