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Study finds brighter street lighting reduces violent crime

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Briefings

A 2026 study from Rutgers University–Newark published in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology found that installing LED streetlights in Newark's crime hot spots significantly reduced violent crime by nearly 46% and property burglaries by 58%. The research was conducted between 2026 and 2027, with data collected from specific hot spots in Newark. The study concludes that targeted lighting can effectively deter criminal activity, though long-term effects beyond the initial study period remain unmeasured.

Key points

• Installing LED streetlights in Newark's crime hot spots reduced violent crime by nearly 46% and burglaries by 58%.

Context and limitations

Data collection occurred between 2026 and 2027, limiting long-term effect analysis. Specific hot spots were identified but not all locations were covered.

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