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Comment by WalterBright

13 hours ago

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

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.