Statistically speaking-does anyone know if crime rate go up or down around Christmas?
Was discussing with a friend and thought I'd ask.
2007-11-27 12:28:42 · 7 answers · asked by marigold 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
The crime rates goes way up. I just watched a story on the news about this same thing.
2007-11-27 12:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usually higher with burglaries and Christmas Day is also the day that has the most suicides.Which I have always felt to be very sad but sort of understandable in a way.
2007-11-27 20:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by sistablu...Maat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, property crimes and drug offenses (including and especially DWI) increase significantly during the holidays. Not sure if its holiday spending pressure, depression over the passing of another year or something as simple as fewer hours of sunlight.
2007-11-27 21:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by crk6484 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It goes up, especially theft, purse snatching and pick pocketing. Car break-ins rise since we often put items in our car and home break-ins increase because we usually have extra items in our house as gifts. Ask any police department.
2007-11-27 20:37:47 · answer #4 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, due to people shopping together crime goes down in december.
rape, murder, assaults, car jackings, personal robbery and home invasion.
the only crime that goes up are breaking and entering of vehicles.
2007-11-27 20:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by LITTLE_JOHN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure it goes up, more people shopping.
2007-11-27 20:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by That one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem suspicious.
2007-11-27 20:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋