I generally like the framing of this and think it's a compelling explanation for the gap between data and perceptions on crime. Some of the use of public spaces for private purposes can be an unintended consequence of other attempts at reducing disorder. In our town, recent enforcement of camping bans has led to homeless people and all o…
I generally like the framing of this and think it's a compelling explanation for the gap between data and perceptions on crime. Some of the use of public spaces for private purposes can be an unintended consequence of other attempts at reducing disorder. In our town, recent enforcement of camping bans has led to homeless people and all of their belongings being much more visible as they spend time around town during the day with all of their belongings (which they used to store at relatively out-of-sight campsites).
I generally like the framing of this and think it's a compelling explanation for the gap between data and perceptions on crime. Some of the use of public spaces for private purposes can be an unintended consequence of other attempts at reducing disorder. In our town, recent enforcement of camping bans has led to homeless people and all of their belongings being much more visible as they spend time around town during the day with all of their belongings (which they used to store at relatively out-of-sight campsites).