Could the “demographic shift in population” in South Central over the past few years had an effect on decreasing violent crime (immigration status notwithstanding). I do hear that crime has been increasing in the Smogland Empire, however.
Article from way back in 2004:
____________________________________________________________ Sun Reporter, The 05-27-2004
For years, Blacks from the South were coming out West to build their futures and dreams, fleeing a region known for its harsh racism.
Now, however, more Blacks in California are going back South or to the fastest growing city in America: Las Vegas, according to a new report.