Statewide Crime Rate Index in Illinois Declines for Fifth Consecutive Year

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The Illinois State Police (ISP) has announced the Illinois statewide crime rate index rate fell .3 percent in 2008. Reports of arson realized the largest decrease while burglary, murder and robbery showed a marked increase.

Index crimes compiled by the Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program are comprised of offenses considered to be the most prevalent and apt to be reported to law enforcement agencies. The eight index crimes include both crimes against persons (murder, criminal sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated battery and aggravated assault) and crimes against property (burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson).

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Statewide Crime Rate Index in Illinois Declines for Fifth Consecutive Year

During 2008, law enforcement agencies throughout the state reported a total of 456,359 indexed crimes co...

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