3. Violence
Seasonal patterns in violent crimes have been established as well. Apparently wanting to bash someone’s head with a baseball bat and commit aggravated assault is something that is more likely to cross your mind during the summer months than the rest of the year, while fist fights are more likely during the fall. It seems that hot weather actually creates hotheads. Other passion fueled crimes such as rape and intimate partner violence also have higher incidence rates during the summer. It’s quite telling that robberies, which aren’t normally driven by emotions, show no seasonal variations.
