NCJ Number
87159
Date Published
1979
Length
75 pages
Annotation
This report presents statistics on Index crimes in South Carolina during 1978 and includes crime trends from 1976-78.
Abstract
It covers murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, breaking or entering/burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. These crime statistics are broken down, when applicable, by day of the week, victim-offender relationships, value of property stolen, weapon type, etc. Arrest statistics and clearance rates are noted, and the number of police officers assaulted and injured are recorded. Crime statistics by county and agency are included.