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During the Great Depression, with so many people in need, did theft and stealing rise or did it remain the same? Why did it go that way? (lemmy.world)
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[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Oh yes, definitely. It’s known as the public enemy era

[–] Patnou@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Yea but would your next door neighbor break into your home, or a thief in the neighborhood type crime?

[–] Fishnoodle@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Add on question, did organized crime start to become more prevalent during that time period?

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

Organized crime grew in the wake of prohibition, which started in 1920, but from what I know it definitely continued well into the 30’s.