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Does traffic drive street crime? Our study investigated

Picture a busy road running through a residential neighborhood. The noise, the fumes, the danger to cyclists and pedestrians—all familiar concerns. But here is one you might not have considered: Traffic may also be making your street more prone to vandalism, burglary and violence.

Does traffic drive street crime? Our study investigated
Image: Phys.org
Picture a busy road running through a residential neighborhood. The noise, the fumes, the danger to cyclists and pedestrians—all familiar concerns. But here is one you might not have considered: Traffic may also be making your street more prone to vandalism, burglary and violence.

Originally published at Phys.org

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