Summertime Crime Increase to be Expected
By Liz Thomas/Network Indiana
7/9/2009
A Ball State University professor says we shouldn't be surprised to see a spike in crime during summer.
Criminal Justice professor Jerry McKean cites FBI crime statistics, where more crimes are reported in July and August -- the hottest months of the year.
McKean also points out that Americans are more active in summer and stay out longer at parks, movie theaters and other entertainment venues. Also, many people take their vacations during July and August, leaving homes and businesses vulnerable.
In addition, teens are out of school during summer, and they are more likely than people in any other age group to break laws or become victims.
