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In NYC, Murders Mirror Mercury

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(Newser) – Summer heat brings people onto the streets—and the murder rate up, the New York Times reports. In the city, September is historically the worst month for homicide, according to an analysis of police data. August is a close second. And the deadliest time? 10pm on a September Saturday. “Homicides vary with social acting,” a criminology professor said. “It evolves from interactions.”

The analysis shows that murder is more likely when people socialize and use alcohol and drugs—weekend-evening pursuits. And the warm summer air encourages partying and its deadly corollary. More than a third of recent homicides in New York happened Saturday or Sunday. And the darkness is getting deadlier: In 1981, 29% of murders occurred between midnight and 8am. In 2008, it was 39%.

A New York City police officer keeps watch on a platform at the Times Square subway station during the evening rush hour.
A New York City police officer keeps watch on a platform at the Times Square subway station during the evening rush hour.   (AP Photo)
A New York City crime scene investigator examines fingerprints on a stolen sports utility vehicle.
A New York City crime scene investigator examines fingerprints on a stolen sports utility vehicle.   (AP Photo)
New York City police officers and crime scene markers at a murder scene.
New York City police officers and crime scene markers at a murder scene.   (AP Photo)
A victim is loaded on to a gurney after being stabbed in the heart while riding the New York subway.
A victim is loaded on to a gurney after being stabbed in the heart while riding the New York subway.   (AP Photo)
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