STRs Are Destroying Our Communities

258 shooting incidents. 42 people shot in six months. Families living in fear.

Safety Impact

258
Shooting incidents at STRs
42
People shot in just 6 months
17
Lives lost to STR violence
12
States reporting STR shootings

Economic Impact

$10M+
Lost city tax revenue annually
20%
Of rent hikes caused by STRs
3x
Higher resident displacement
Long-term housing supply

Community Impact

200+
People at single STR party shooting
School enrollment as families flee
Neighborhood violence after STRs
Community stability

Why This Matters

Violence Crisis

258 shooting incidents at STRs. 42 people shot in just six months. Teenagers killed at massive parties.

Economic Impact

Cities lose millions while STRs drive 20% of rent increases

Community Destruction

Research shows STRs increase neighborhood violence by eroding community bonds

Schools Suffering

Families forced to flee as neighborhoods become more dangerous

Research Findings

When Airbnb listings increase in a neighborhood, violent crime increases in subsequent years. This is not about tourist victimization - it's about the erosion of the social fabric that helps communities prevent and deter crime. Properties operating as de facto nightclubs without security measures create an environment where violence can flourish.

Northeastern University Research TeamPublished Study, 2021

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