The Unexpected Way Alcohol Shapes Most Violent Crime
How where we drink and what policies govern alcohol predict violence more than individual intoxication
The Real Impact of Three Strikes Laws on Public Safety
Mandatory life sentences for repeat offenders sound logical—until you examine what the research actually shows.
What Makes Some Police Departments Better at Solving Crimes
Clearance rates reveal that organizational choices—not budgets or technology—determine whether crimes get solved
Why Crime Drops When Schools Let Out for Summer
Schools can generate crime through concentration effects—summer changes the equation in unexpected ways
The Unexpected Way Bars and Nightlife Shape City Crime
Entertainment districts don't just host crime—they generate it in patterns that ripple through whole neighborhoods.
What Makes Some Criminals Stop While Others Don't
Research reveals why most offenders eventually quit crime—and what separates those who persist from those who walk away
The Real Reason Youth Join Gangs (And How They Leave)
Research shows gang membership stems from safety-seeking, typically ends naturally, and responds best to combined enforcement and support strategies.
What Actually Helps Victims Recover From Crime
Research reveals victim recovery depends more on how people are treated and supported than whether their case gets solved
The Surprising Truth About Domestic Violence Patterns
Research reveals which warning signs predict lethal violence and why coordinated community responses outperform criminal justice interventions alone
Why Cameras Don't Prevent Crime Where You'd Expect
Research reveals surveillance cameras dramatically reduce crime in some locations while failing completely in others—the difference isn't the technology but the context behind it.
The Hidden Cost of False Alarms Nobody Talks About
Why your security system might be making your neighborhood less safe, and what evidence-based solutions actually work
The Hidden Pattern Behind When Crimes Actually Happen
Crime follows predictable daily and weekly rhythms—understanding these patterns transforms prevention from guesswork into strategy.
What Research Says About Guns and Crime Prevention
Beyond the talking points: what criminological research actually reveals about firearms, self-defense, and preventing gun crimes
The Unexpected Places Where Most Violent Crimes Occur
Discover why violence clusters at just 5% of locations and how simple environmental changes can transform dangerous places into safe spaces
What Actually Stops People From Committing Crimes
Discover why swift consequences, strong communities, and smart design prevent more crimes than harsh punishments ever could
What Happens to Crime When Drugs Are Decriminalized
Evidence from Portugal, Switzerland, and the U.S. reveals how removing criminal penalties disrupts violence and improves public safety outcomes
The Real Relationship Between Poverty and Crime
Discover why some poor neighborhoods thrive while wealthier areas struggle with crime, and what really drives criminal behavior beyond economics
The Surprising Truth About Who Actually Commits Most Crimes
Research reveals how targeting just 5% of offenders can prevent over half of all crimes, transforming community safety strategies
Why Prison Doesn't Work the Way You Think It Does
Research reveals how mass incarceration often increases crime while strategic, evidence-based approaches achieve better public safety with less imprisonment
The Counterintuitive Way Community Policing Actually Reduces Crime
Discover how police partnerships activate neighborhood networks that prevent crime better than enforcement alone ever could
Why Most Burglars Choose Your House in Under 30 Seconds
Research reveals how burglars rapidly assess targets and which simple, often free changes make homes significantly less appealing to criminals
Why Your Neighborhood's Design Predicts Its Crime Rate
Discover how simple design choices create neighborhoods where crime becomes impractical and community thrives naturally