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Evaluating the Crime Deterrent Effects of Crime Surveillance Cameras

Impact of Crime Cameras on Crime Rates by Distance from the Camera

Impact of Crime Cameras on Crime Rates by Distance from the Camera

The figures displays how crime change (during the period encompassing the camera installation date) in areas defined by distance from surveillance camera locations. The figures clearl show declines in property crime near the cameras and no comparable changes in more distance areas.

Credits: Autho tabulations of crime incident data provided by the San Francisco Police Department