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**Louthcoombutt** · 04-14-2006, 05:59 PM

I’ve always been interested in criminal activity and what fuels it! Demographic changes, gentrification social policies, political and governmental breakdowns etc.

NYC has gone through the biggest change since the 1950’s no doubt the tapestry of the city will be affected hence tension within the fabric.

I’d like to see numbers in terms of crime and compare, even though the NYPD cooks the books we’d get an idea. If you look at current high crime areas they were not always like this IE: Mott Haven Bed Stuy, ENY. Alphabet City one of the worst crimeinfested areas in NYC over the past 30 years has now become trendy and hip.

Media coverage of these incidents might taint reality and present a perception of rising crime. I must admit that I hear much more gunplay in the Bronx then I’ve ever heard. Quality of life compared to 1985 in the South Bronx might be better today but I believe it’s a much more violent place to be in today then back then.

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04-14-2006, 05:59 PM	#2
Louthcoombutt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	I’ve always been interested in criminal activity and what fuels it! Demographic changes, gentrification social policies, political and governmental breakdowns etc. NYC has gone through the biggest change since the 1950’s no doubt the tapestry of the city will be affected hence tension within the fabric. I’d like to see numbers in terms of crime and compare, even though the NYPD cooks the books we’d get an idea. If you look at current high crime areas they were not always like this IE: Mott Haven Bed Stuy, ENY. Alphabet City one of the worst crimeinfested areas in NYC over the past 30 years has now become trendy and hip. Media coverage of these incidents might taint reality and present a perception of rising crime. I must admit that I hear much more gunplay in the Bronx then I’ve ever heard. Quality of life compared to 1985 in the South Bronx might be better today but I believe it’s a much more violent place to be in today then back then. m.
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