It could do that. Or it might just give them a reason to do something else rather than hang out with other bored young men and potentially plan things.
It's also worth noting that the drop in crime has also happened in a bunch of countries around the same time.
Another thing that has happened at the same time is the rise of Hikikomori and others who stay at home with their parents and don't do a lot.
Now of course, there are phones in the hand of so many young people giving them a constant feed of engaging content. This no doubt hinders people's concentration but it also might, again, stop people comitting crimes.
It's also worth noting that the drop in crime has also happened in a bunch of countries around the same time.
Another thing that has happened at the same time is the rise of Hikikomori and others who stay at home with their parents and don't do a lot.
Now of course, there are phones in the hand of so many young people giving them a constant feed of engaging content. This no doubt hinders people's concentration but it also might, again, stop people comitting crimes.