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Crime in Massachusetts, 1978

NCJ Number
86452
Date Published
Unknown
Length
93 pages
Annotation
This report presents statistical data from the State Uniform Crime Reports on Index crimes during 1978, as well as police personnel data.
Abstract
An introduction describes State UCR objectives and offense classification along with explanations of UCR data collection methods. Data cover the crimes of murder, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and forcible rape. Murder statistics are broken down by month, victims' age, sex, and race; weapons used, and other categories. Tables present reported Index offenses and personnel data by agency.