In the last 15 years, something dramatic has happened in New York
City: the crime rate has dropped precipitously, making the city --
where crime once was of epic proportions -- the safest major city in
America.
How that happened is a matter of considerable controversy, with
popular theories ranging from fiercer policing, to abortion, lead paint,
and computer-assisted crime prevention programs.
David Greenberg, a sociologist at New York University, believes none
of the theories stand up on their own. It could be all or none of the
above, he said.
It could also be that Western civilization is just becoming more
civilized and less violent, and it is finally showing up in the
statistics, even with recent mass shootings in the United States.
What Caused NYC's Precipitous Drop in Crime?
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