FBI: Violent and property crime dropped in 2007 (AP)
Tuesday, 10 June 2008 00:14

Chart shows preliminary data for changes in crime rate; two sizes; 1c x 3 inches; 46.5 mm x 76.2 mm; 2c x 3 inches; 96.3 mm x 76.2 mmAP - Both violent and property crimes declined in 2007 from the previous year, the FBI reported Monday. But one expert warned the figures could mask rising murder rates among young black men.


 

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