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US Crime rate hits 30-year low

Published: August 25, 2003

Violent crime and property crime last year have fallen to their lowest levels since the government began collecting statistics 30 years ago. Compared to 1973 there has been a 50% drop.

The figures are important as they are collected by surverying citizens. This way the Department of Justice has an overview of crimes committed instead of relying on crimes reported.

Rape and sexual assault rates declined nearly 25%; robbery fell 27% and assault nearly 20%

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