Brighter streetlights cut nighttime violence, but only for a while, study finds
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Streetlights illuminate autumn foliage in a suburban Maryland neighborhood. Brighter streetlights may help reduce nighttime violence, according to a new study. (Photo by Amanda Watford/Stateline)As days grow shorter and darkness arrives earlier across much of the country, a new study suggests that brighter streetlights may help reduce nighttime violence — at least temporarily.
Researchers found that outdoor nighttime violent crime fell by about 46% in targeted areas of Newark, New Jersey, during
Researchers found that outdoor nighttime violent crime fell by about 46% in targeted areas of Newark, New Jersey, during
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