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  • n  the ratio of crimes in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year
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  • FBI data ranks Flint, Detroit highest on 'Most Dangerous Cities in America' list
    In 2012, for the third year in a row, Flint had the highest violent crime rate in the country. According to the FBI, violent crime includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault.
    June 15, 2013 - Detroit Free Press
  • Reducing Crime With PeaceFest
    ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – When the weather heats up, so does the crime rate. More than a dozen people...
    June 13, 2013 - FOX 2 News St. Louis
  • Caldwell crime rate lowest in decades
    CALDWELL — A year ago, Caldwell Police Chief Chris Allgood was deciding how many staff he would have to lay off to make up a $1 million drop in his budget. Now he says Caldwell’s crime rate is the low
    June 12, 2013 - Idaho Press-Tribune

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