Coronavirus Lessened the Crime Rate: Really?!?

@Shavkat (141906)

Philippines

May 25, 2021 8:23am CST

In my country, I noticed the crime rate lessened due to this virus. It seems they are scared of being infected. However, the criminals committed crimes because they do not have the means to survive. Most of the locals are struggling because of unemployment. How's your country's status now? Image Credit: i.pinimg.com

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

25 May 21

True indeed. I have no idea dear. I don't watch much news

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 May 21

I seldom watch some news lately. I hope that things will be like this even after this pandemic.

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

26 May 21

@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

25 May 21

Crime is low here, I have heard than in most countries the crime rate decreased... it is because people stay at home, they cannot burglar empty apartment and no people were in the streets to be robbed.

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@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

25 May 21

You can guess that in Italy they will and they will surely obtain it.

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@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

25 May 21

This is exactly what could happen in Italy. The Government is now giving a "basic income" to all Italian citizens who have a very low income, no job and do not own a house. They are discovering that half of the people who are cashing this "reddito di cittadinanza" are criminals and illegal immigrants. Italy will never change.

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@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

25 May 21

@MALUSE I am surprised, I cannot imagine how well Italy would work if there were more honest people in Italy.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 May 21

I haven't paid attention to the crime rate. I'm glad it went down during the pandemic.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 May 21

I am glad that things are not like before the pandemic.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

@just4him I am not sure if these criminals sustain being good.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 May 21

@Shavkat That's good they aren't.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

25 May 21

I have no idea about our crime rate here where I live.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

It is fine. I am sure the crime rate is lesser there than here.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

29 May 21

@thelme55 I am more apprehended when being in Manila. I am so alert when walking on the streets here.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

28 May 21

@Shavkat I think you are right. I am not scared going out at night compared to when I was in Pinas.

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@erictsuma (9725)

• Mombasa, Kenya

25 May 21

It's true crimes has reduced but many innocent citizens are suffering because of unemployment. Only God knows when this will end.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 May 21

It is indeed the downside of this coronavirus. At some point, I am also affected but still, I am glad that I have my current job.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

@erictsuma (9725)

• Mombasa, Kenya

26 May 21

@Shavkat Am glad to hear that

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@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

25 May 21

Yes it has helped in a way. There are less reported cases of theft

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

25 May 21

I haven't heard any criminals lurking around the city here. That's a good thing though.

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@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

25 May 21

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@rsa101 (40952)

• Philippines

26 May 21

I guess they will be decreased because there are fewer people outside and if they would be out they will be easily noticed by authorities. I do not think it is because they are really afraid to be infected but they are more exposed when they go out in the evening and with the lockdowns, many people are at home so there is less likely that they can easily rob a house because there is always people around the house.

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@rsa101 (40952)

• Philippines

26 May 21

@Shavkat Yes but I do not think hardened criminals will find ways for sure.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

@rsa101 I agree. Some of them are polishing their skill to scam others virtually.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

I agree. During the daytime, policemen are spread out in the public. These criminals will not attempt to commit any criminal acts.

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@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

26 May 21

I think it's the contrary. Some people get laid off and become desperate.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

If this desperation goes to their minds, they might take the risk of committing crimes.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

26 May 21

Corona took that over

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

I agree. It is the scary one

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@averygirl72 (38849)

• Philippines

26 May 21

I actually haven't heard this topic in news. I'm really not sure but lockdown slows activities of many people

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

It is surely an effective one to implement lockdown

@jstory07 (148720)

• Roseburg, Oregon

26 May 21

Jobs are starting to open up here.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

I am glad that it is happening there now. Most of us yearning to work at home with this pandemic

@DaddyEvil (174224)

• United States

26 May 21

I'm sorry you went to jail. You don't look very happy.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

Is it me?

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

@DaddyEvil I guess you were mistaken at first. I am wearing a face make and a face shield.

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@DaddyEvil (174224)

• United States

26 May 21

That ISN'T you in the picture?

It's been so long since you've

worn the mask that I've forgotten what you look like without it.

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@thedevilinme (5217)

• Northampton, England

25 May 21

lockdown had less people allowed out and about

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

26 May 21

If we are thinking about the bright side, lockdown is an effective way to control crime in a particular place.

@porwest (112717)

• United States

27 May 21

I don't think the AMOUNT of crime has changed. Just the TYPES of crimes. For example, with all of this free money floating around out there, many people have been engaging in fraud and price gouging. Maybe violent crime is less. But not crime overall.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

28 May 21

At some point, they are more aggressive in committing crimes online. A typical example is the scammers

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

29 May 21

@porwest Indeed. We need to be vigilant with these scammers.

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@porwest (112717)

• United States

28 May 21

@Shavkat Yes. This has become a HUGE problem.

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