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Illinois Crime Trends 1972 to 1981

NCJ Number
87169
Author(s)
L S Miller; C R Block; L V Dykstra
Date Published
1982
Length
92 pages
Annotation
Crime statistics and narrative illustrative crime patterns statewide and in urban and rural counties in Illinois for 1972-81.
Abstract
Index crimes for this period are compared to national statistics. The report notes changes in patterns of murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, and arson. It compares crime patterns for robbery and aggravated assault, and includes data on deceptive practices, forgery, and vandalism. Numerous graphs, 19 references, and a map are included.