Robbery rates decline across the U.S., Ohio’s success offers insight; Oregon struggles with rising trends
Since 2012, the national average in the United States has seen a decline in robbery rates. With most states showing a decline, other states have seen robbery rates rise over the past decade, what is the reason for this? Ohio police Sargent Paul Robinson said law enforcement in Ohio has seen more support from both the government and the communities they serve. “Ohio collectively spends around $500 per capita in police enforcement and corrections,” Robinson said. “While this number is…