Does crime rise during heavy snow...?

[Ricardo88]

Saw a police Astra today trying to get up a hill with it's lights flashing...it failed miserably....black smoke was pouring out of the thing and it just slid back down. Surely crime rises in this weather the police can't do a thing?

[Progressive]

I always thought the opposite. I always thought running down a high street after robbing a bank would be the hardest with snow and ice on the ground. Any driving issues also trouble the crook in the same way it would the police.

Also, footprints in the snow...

[Cal_GTA]

does it not go down?

Most of the chavs in London look near frozen to death in their wet trainers and tracksuits, they certainly don't look up to their usual antics.

disclaimer: not all chavy people are criminals, probably

[ShadownINja]

Progressive said:

I always thought the opposite. I always thought running down a high street after robbing a bank would be the hardest with snow and ice on the ground. Any driving issues also trouble the crook in the same way it would the police.

Also, footprints in the snow...

Never!

http://www.suttonguardian.co.uk/news/snow/8720509....

[mrmr96]

Depends what kind of crime you mean? I expect certain types increase but others decrease.

On balance I reckon overall it decreases because more people can't be arsed to go out robbin' n' muggin' etc as it's too cold and miserable. By contrast I expect it increases in Summer with longer warm evenings etc.

I was pondering yesterday 'what if' I had an Evo with winter tyres - I could do a LOT of crimes and get away. Possibly.

[Jasandjules]

Well, I can't imagine a mugger managing to sprint off up the street right now.........

[WeirdNeville]

Decreases.