Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

June 8, 2020

Impact of Social Distancing during COVID-19 Pandemic on Crime in Los Angeles and Indianapolis

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  • After stay-at-home orders were implemented, police calls-for-service for burglary and robbery decreased in Los Angeles, CA and calls for domestic violence and vehicle theft increased. A similar pattern was observed in Indianapolis, IN for robbery and domestic violence calls. Traffic stops were also markedly decreased in both cities.  

Mohler et al. (May 2020). Impact of Social Distancing during COVID-19 Pandemic on Crime in Los Angeles and Indianapolis. Journal of Criminal Justice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2020.101692