Study Finds LED Lighting Cut Crime by 46% in Newark; Community Action Key
A Rutgers University-Newark study found that new LED street lights reduced violent crime by 46% at hot spots across Newark. Burglaries dropped 58 percent between 2019 and 2021. However, the research noted that community input and increased law enforcement presence are also necessary for sustained impact.
SocietyPublished Oct 1, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 3, 9:52 PM
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- wdhafm.comOct 1, 12:00 AM