Crime rates have decreased significantly. A recent report shows drops in major categories, including murder, rape, and robbery. The overall rate of violent crime has fallen for the fourth year in a row.
Specific declines were noted in various types of crime. The number of murders and robberies decreased substantially. Aggravated assaults also fell, as did instances of rape.
Further information is available in the annual Uniform Crime Report, which details year-over-year changes and regional trends in crime rates.
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