While short-term national economic trends may have little effect on crime, long-term local unemployment rates may have a significant impact on conditions at the neighborhood level.

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Long-term local unemployment can lead to economic deprivation in a neighborhood, which may increase stress, reduce resources for crime prevention, and potentially lead to higher crime rates, reflecting a significant impact on neighborhood conditions.

While Short-Term National Economic Trends May Have Little Effect on Crime