NCJ Number
35767
Journal
AMERICAN CITY Volume: 89 Dated: (AUGUST 1974) Pages: 59-60
Date Published
1974
Length
2 pages
Annotation
HIGH INTENSITY STREET LIGHTING WAS INSTALLED IN FOUR HIGH-CRIME AREAS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND A 30 PERCENT REDUCTION IN CRIME WAS EXPERIENCED OVER THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR.
Abstract
ENCOURAGED BY THE SUCCESS OF THE INITIAL PROJECT, MORE SUCH LIGHTING WAS INSTALLED. RESULTING IN A 54 PERCENT REDUCTION OF NIGHT CRIMES OVER TWO YEARS.