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Friday, May 27, 2011

Effects of Policies to Restrict Malt Liquor Sales on Neighborhood Crime


We examined the effectiveness of malt liquor sales restrictions adopted in 2005 in three liquor stores in a large Midwestern U.S. city. 

We hypothesized that the restrictions would be associated with crime reductions in adjacent neighborhoods. Using Poisson regression modeling, we compared crime rates two years prior to, and two years following policy adoption. 

Findings were mixed; malt liquor restrictions were associated with reductions in disorderly conduct citations, but increases in larceny/theft, beyond citywide trends. 

Limitations and implications of our study are discussed, and further research suggested.



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