Ninety-two percent of the offenses recorded by the police were property offenses; 7 percent were violent crimes. Offenses of violence against by person increased 8 percent from the previous year, sex offenses increased 7 percent, and robberies declined 3 percent. Residential burglary declined 10 percent; nonresidential burglary declined by 9 percent. The number of recorded burglaries declined in all but four police agency areas. Vehicle crimes declined 9 percent; declines occurred in all but seven police agency areas. Explanation of recorded and unrecorded crime, figures, tables, and notes