A metro station in Los Angeles, California, has been playing classical music for some time with the aim of reducing crime there. According to the metro operator, the first successes have already been achieved.
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Sebastian Bach and co. is therefore part of an idea to increase security at the Westlake/MacArthur Park station. There is also new lighting and security cameras. According to Metro Los Angeles, classical music has contributed to a 20 percent reduction in reported crimes.
75 percent fewer emergency calls
Since February this year, the number of emergency calls has fallen by 75 percent, according to a spokesman for the company. According to the City of Los Angeles, the measure will be re-evaluated in the fall. “The public wants us to improve safety in the subway system. We listen to their wishes.”
Due to declining crime rates at Westlake/MacArthur station, it is likely that more subway stations will play classical music in the near future, according to ABC7.
Source: Krone
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