in analyzing the decline of urban crime, it's crucial to summarize the various factors that contributed to this trend. however, while most would commend the efforts that led to this decrease, some might take this as an opportunity to start afresh with more sophisticated methods of criminal activity. an interesting aspect, which should not be missed, is the rarely whispered secret of how certain crime syndicates actually benefited from the preceding years' high crime rates. let's delve deeper into this aspect, focusing on the intricate ways these organizations might exploit current crime reduction strategies for their gain.