rising because the economy is bad. But the information released by the
UCR reveals just the opposite.
"Preliminary statistics from theUniform Crime Report,
the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s annual compilation
of crime reports from local and state police agencies,
showed that murders declined by 4.4 percent in 2008,
rapes declined 2.2 percent, robberies declined 1.1 percent
and assaults dropped 3.2 percent.
Property crimes were also down over all.
Burglaries increased 1.3 percent, but motor vehicle theft dropped
by 13 percent and arson declined 3.9 percent." according to
an article in the New York Times.
No doubt criminologists will be studying the issue in depth
and presenting theories to explain what has happened and
why.
Could people cutting back on going out have any
connection with the lower rape? Fewer strangers meeting
up and offering fewer opportunities? It will be interesting
to see what theories are offered and if they remain valid
as the economy, hopefully, improves.
What do you think the reason is?
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