Case in point

AFA Journal is a publication of the American Family Association. Published monthly except November/December. AFA is Christian organization promoting the Biblical ethic of decency in American society with primary emphasis on TV and other media.

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May 2000; Volume 24 Issue 5

Case in point

Los Angeles compared crime statistics in areas where sexually oriented businesses were located to areas of the city without sexually oriented businesses. The areas with sexually-oriented businesses experienced an increase in crime with pandering being up 340%, murder 42.3%, aggravated assault 45.2%, robbery 52.6%, and purse snatching 17%.

An appraiser questionnaire was distributed to real estate professionals. The results can be summarized as follows:

* 87.7% felt sexually oriented businesses would decrease market value of business property in the same vicinity.

* 72.8% felt the concentration of sexually oriented businesses would decrease the annual income of other businesses in that same vicinity.

* Over 90% felt that the concentration of sexually oriented businesses would decrease the market value of private residences located within 1000 feet by up to 20%.

A survey of property owners indicated that almost 85% felt that adult businesses had a negative effect on the sales and profits of businesses. Over 80% felt that adult businesses had a negative effect on the value and appearance of homes in the area of the adult business.