In 1992, property crimes accounted for 95.8 percent of Hawaii's total Crime Index. In 1978, Hawaii had the third highest total property crime rate among the 50 States and the District of Columbia. In 1992, Hawaii had the fifth highest total property crime rate. From 1978 to 1992, the number of reported property offenses increased 10.4 percent, while the property crime rate decreased 11.3 percent. The average value of property stolen was $834 per index offense in 1992, compared to $1,096 nationally. In 1992, 35.6 percent of the value of property stolen in the United States and 16.6 percent of the value of property stolen in Hawaii was recovered. Although Hawaii is one of the Nation's leaders in property crime, especially larceny-theft, it has not experienced the increasing violent crime experienced by much of the Nation. In addition, property crimes, particularly larceny-theft, are more easily preventable than violent crimes, especially through basic education for both tourists and residents. Tables and figures