More dogs in a neighborhood could lead to less crime: study

A dog on a leash is being walked in a neighborhood

Neighborhoods with more dogs could have less crime because it puts more eyes on the street, according to a new study. Researchers found, especially in areas where people trust each other, neighborhoods with more dogs had lower rates of homicide, robbery and assault.

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