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Although I rarely see it considered, one factor that may contribute to a decline in crime rates is flight. When people flee crime-ridden areas, crime rates shou
by lexcorvus 12y ago
Although I rarely see it considered, one factor that may contribute to a decline in crime rates is flight. When people flee crime-ridden areas, crime rates should go down, but mainly as a side-effect of a worrisome trend. Might this be part of the explanation for the drop in crime? It seems plausible, but I've never seen a careful evaluation of the hypothesis.
- Crito 12y agoWithout bothering to actually look at the numbers, I suspect you are wrong. Flight was a big thing in the 50's through 80's (although it has continued in a few notable locations (Detroit, etc)). The 90s and 00's are best characterized as a reversal of flight though. Cities like NYC were rejuvenated, young successful people are once again moving into major cities.