Campus police officers at the University of Minnesota are prepping for an increase in campus thefts and alcohol-related crimes as the temperatures continue to rise. Officers said as students spend more time outside, so too do criminals. Instead of committing crimes like thefts from buildings, criminals switch gears when the weather warms. Here are some […]
Colder Temperatures Mean More Indoors Crime
As the temperatures continue to plummet here in the Twin Cities, University of Minnesota police say criminals aren’t venturing outside to commit crimes as frequently. Instead, they are opting for indoors crimes. “With the cool-down over the last couple of weeks, activity seems to be decreasing,” said University police Deputy Chief Chuck Miner. “Even criminals […]
Warm Weather Brings Uptick in Violence
Researchers analyzing crime trends in the United States found that violent crimes such as assault, domestic violence and rape occur at a much higher rate when the weather is warm. In their report titled “Seasonal Patterns in Criminal Victimization Trends,” researchers examined patterns in violent and property crime over the course of 18 years. They […]
