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Analysis of Victims, 1981 Reported Part 1 Crime

NCJ Number
83525
Author(s)
L C Carter
Date Published
Unknown
Length
12 pages
Annotation
The report presents the results of an analysis of victims of Part I reported crimes in Jacksonville, Fla., during 1981. Part I crimes include murder, rape, robbery, assault, and other violent crimes.
Abstract
Males represented 58 percent of the victims and females 42 percent. Between 1980-81, the percentage of total female victimization remained constant, but an increase was noticed in robbery and auto theft. Whites were the victims of Part I crimes in 73 percent of the cases and blacks in 27 percent. An increase of black victimization by 2 percent was noted during the year. The age group 25-34 years continued to be victimized more (29 percent) than any other age group for all Part I crimes. Tables, graphs, and charts are supplied.