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Full moon and crime.

C P Thakur, D Sharma

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |December 22, 1984
    PubMed
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    Crime rates significantly increase on full moon days, suggesting a potential link between lunar cycles and human behavior. This study found no significant correlation with solar events like equinoxes or solstices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Criminology
    • Lunar Astronomy
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Previous research has explored potential correlations between lunar cycles and various human behaviors, including crime.
    • The influence of celestial bodies on terrestrial events remains a topic of scientific inquiry.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate whether the incidence of reported crimes varies with the day of the lunar cycle.
    • To determine if solar events (equinoxes, solstices) influence crime rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of crime incidence data from three police stations (rural, urban, industrial) over a five-year period (1978-1982).
    • Comparison of crime rates on full moon days, new moon days, and other significant lunar and solar calendar days.

    Main Results:

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    • A statistically significant increase in crime incidence was observed on full moon days compared to all other days.
    • A minor, non-significant increase in crime was noted on new moon days.
    • No significant variation in crime incidence was found on equinox or solstice days.

    Conclusions:

    • The lunar cycle, particularly the full moon, appears to be associated with a higher incidence of reported crimes.
    • The gravitational pull of the moon, potentially causing 'human tidal waves,' is hypothesized as a contributing factor.
    • Solar influences on crime incidence were not supported by this study.