UpClose With Alex Piquero

In the latest installment of the Council’s member video feature, Dr. Alex Piquero, Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Miami, discusses his research on the increase in domestic violence during the pandemic and shares some thoughts on police reform.

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Crime Trends Working Group

Shoplifting Trends in Time and Space: A Study of Two Major American Cities

This report looks at the prevalence and concentration of shoplifting in two major cities—Los Angeles and Chicago—before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crime Trends Working Group

Between the Aisles: A Closer Look at Shoplifting Trends

Examining data for the nation’s three largest cities through fall of 2024, this report finds that shoplifting levels remain higher than pre-pandemic rates. It also highlights two conflicting sources of federal data on the crime.