Arrest rates are higher in poorer counties, but affluent counties see greater racial disparities.
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Key Factors in Arrest Trends and Differences in California’s Counties

Magnus Lofstorm, Brandon Martin, Justin Goss, Joseph Hayes, Steven Raphael


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Arrests in California have declined in the last few decades—driven by lower crime rates and criminal justice reforms. While rural and poorer counties tend to have higher overall arrest rates, affluent counties often see larger racial disparities in arrests.
 
This research was supported with funding from Arnold Ventures.

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