Chat about Novel Coronavirus - 2019-nCoV - COVID-19

Consequences on crime according to this in Guardian:

The coronavirus crisis has led to a drop in recorded crime, by as much as 20% in some areas...

“Some people rely on shoplifting to fund their drug habit. That’s harder as the shops are closed.”...

“There is less violence from pub fights, less burglaries as everyone is at home.”...

The chief constable said he was worried about prisoners being released early from jail...My preference would be that they aren’t released early but it’s not my decision...