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Drop in crime in Las Vegas during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted at 7:10 PM, Apr 01, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-01 22:10:41-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says there is a drop in crime in the city amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here are the statistics the department is reporting:

  • 20% decline in violent crime
  • 28% decline in property crime
  • 27% decline in crime overall

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