Rise in Female Violent Crime Arrest Rates in California
Violent crime committed by women has increased in California, marking a change in traditional crime trends. The state has seen a rise in female violent crime arrest rates since 1980, with men still being arrested more frequently. Various factors such as criminal justice reforms, COVID-19 responses, and specific laws like Proposition 47 and Proposition 64 have influenced the arrest rates. The decrease in arrests is also attributed to a decline in misdemeanor and felony arrests, with notable drops in certain offense categories like property crime and drug-related offenses. The report highlights shifts in arrest rates among different racial groups and age demographics in California.