Within weeks of the legions moving west all of the cities saw an increase in crime. Unaccompanied women reported being strong armed, dock workers beat up those that dared to unload a ship that would not negotiate with the unions and burglaries simply exploded. The common people blame immigrants and ship jumpers for most of the problems, and in truth many of those caught are foreigners or barbarians who have come for work.
Still, the common people of the Kingdom seem more on edge, fights have become more common and more violent. In the summer of 784 the murder rate reached the highest in memory. Many feel that the oppressive heat, also the worst in memory, even Ice Gnome memory, contributes. The Tamin River overflowed its banks twice as the heat melted the ice in the north to levels not seen in centuries, perhaps ever.
Constables are hard pressed to keep up. Many volunteered and were given leave to join the fight, though the war is not as popular this time around. Many who would not otherwise be accepted as constables for one reason or another are given their badge but the ranks are still thin. Most work an extra shift or part of a shift every day leading to frayed nerves and complaints from the subjects. The leadership is reluctant to discipline too harshly as they cannot spare the men.