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Massachusetts Police Say Economic Woes Have Led to More Break-Ins, Larceny, Domestic Violence, and Other Crimes

By Altman & Altman

Police in Massachusetts say they believe that the increase in car break-ins, burglaries, scams, larcenies, and domestic violence crimes throughout the state can be attributed to the recent economic crisis. For example, the Boston Globe is reporting that in: ? Lawrence, Massachusetts: Burglaries have already increased by 52% compared to last year. ? Lowell, Massachusetts: There has been a 21% increase in thefts and larcenies, as well as an increase in fraud cases. ? Hingham, Massachusetts: Between October 2008 through February 2009, there were 57 reports of domestic violence-related crimes (up from 35 domestic violence incidents the year prior). ? Boston, Massachusetts: While large crimes are down throughout the city, certain areas have seen an increase in robberies, thefts, and burglaries...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on March 11, 2009 (boomark / email).