Is It Possible to Cut Crime and the Imprisonment Rate at the Same Time?

It can be done, according to a study by Pew. According to the study, the relationship between crime and imprisonment is complex, but over the past five years, the majority of states have reduced both at the same time. Connecticut is among the 10 states with the largest imprisonment rate decrease (19%). It also saw a 13% drop in crime rate.  Topping the list is California, with a 26% drop in imprisonment rate.  Also included in the top 10 are Colorado (17%), Massachusetts (20%), Rhode Island (19%), and New Jersey (16%). For more details, see the report here.