TBI: Crime trending down through Jan-Mar of 2020 amid COVID-19

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says COVID-19 has played an impact on crime trends through the first three months of the year.

Preliminary statistics from the state agency says burglaries are down by 17% compared to last year’s figures, home burglaries have decreased by 20%, but burglaries in public places like convenience stores are up over 15%.

Reported domestic violence incidents are down 4%.

Combined numbers of violent crimes and reported thefts have decreased by over 5%, but the number of those crimes involving a firearm have increased over 3%.

The TBI notes these statistics are subject to change with more investigation set to be conducted.

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