FOX 29's Lauren Dugan has more in a drop in crime amid the COVID-19 pandemic. PHILADELPHIA - Several police departments report violent crimes and burglaries are down amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Empty shops with dark windows have become a common sight. Some window signs read, “There ‘is nothing value in here,” to ward off thefts.
Many people are worried closing stores to customers opens the door to robbers. But now, there may be a silver lining. Several police departments across our area report less crime or calls for help.
Philadelphia police listed some statistics on Facebook: total violent crime is down, total property crime is down, and residential and commercial burglaries are also down from the end of February through mid-March.