NCJ Number
92055
Date Published
1983
Length
78 pages
Annotation
This report describes serious crime reported (the seven major Index offenses) in California from 1952 to 1981, but with particular emphasis on the 1971-1981 decade, and charges that have occurred between 1979 and 1981.
Abstract
Compared to earlier decades, the 1960's was a period of surging crime rates. The 1970's showed a leveling off in the rate of crime, but the crime rate, when observed in multiyear patterns, is continuing to increase. Tables and charts, which comprise most of the report, give data on crime in California for 1952-81 and for 1971-81. Specific crimes -- willful homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and various types of theft are profiled. Crime trends for each major Index crime are also shown.