Sentence examples for crime lessened from inspiring English sources

With increased prosperity in the 1990s, many of the city's social ills, notably crime, lessened, and material conditions improved.

Groups striving to bring light pollution to public attention said there was no evidence that excessive outdoor lighting lessened crime.

The appalling nature of this crime has not lessened with time and we are satisfied justice has been done in this case".

It has lessened crime and delinquency and unhealthy behaviors like smoking and drug use.

Some have suggested that immigrants may actually revitalize communities and lessen crime.

It is a proven fact that restrictions against firearms do nothing to lessen crime.

The London-based group criticized the "execution frenzy" and said such measures do little to lessen crime.

Not that that lessens the gravity of the crime, but it would, apparently, lessen the narrative power for the audience.

This does not lessen the crime but it means that it cannot yet be tried here.

What she meant was that stop-and-search might lessen knife crime but police harassing black youths causes more problems than it solves.

"Clearing out the zombies is a great idea; it's going to lessen the crime in the area and provide a fresh start for legitimate businesses".