A new study from the University of Colorado reveals that homeless encampments do not contribute to increases in crime. The research analyzed data from 2019 to 2023, focusing on crime rates near encampment sweep sites. Contrary to common beliefs, the study found minimal decreases in crimes like auto theft and public disorder, with some cases even showing an increase in violent crime after encampments were removed.
A new study out of the University of Colorado found that homeless encampments aren't linked to rises in crime.The study looked at data between 2019 and 2023 and focused on crime in one-quarter to three-quarters of a mile radius around sweep sites. And as time went on, those minimal decreases in crimes like auto theft and public disorder became even smaller.
In Real Life: Overcoming HomelessnessResearchers also found that, in some cases, rates of violent crime went up after encampments were removed.According to the Commonsense Institute, the number of unsheltered homeless in the metro area grew 247% in the last six years. The number of newly homeless grew 240% in the same time, and the number of chronically homeless grew 305%.Denver has the fifth largest homeless population in the country per capita, according to U.S.
Governor Newsom starts legal fight with city that banned homeless sheltersAn important takeaway is researchers say they believe the lessons learned from this study can be applied to other cities around the country that are struggling with what to do with encampments as well. With the recent Supreme Court decision Grants Pass vs.
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