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Originally Posted by phranticsnr
Except that if all the streetlights went out at 10pm every night, violent crime would be up 200%. Everywhere. Immediately.
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I do not believe so..
Thieves and criminals need light as well for their night business, right?
It is just that we (people) feel safer in illuminated areas.. pure physiological issue, nothing else.
I would like to see some harder evidence for the statement above.
BTW, in total darkness it is much easier to spot torches etc.. so crime may go down actually (because it is easier to spot any unusual behaviour). Unless thieves are using IR equipment ??