NCJ Number
159064
Date Published
1995
Length
58 pages
Annotation
This report describes the findings of a study of crime victimization costs in Missouri for the 1987-1992 period; estimates of crime per household and victimization economic losses are computed.
Abstract
The study focuses on victims of violence (rape, robbery, and assault) and on victims of property offenses (larceny with and without contact, burglary, household larceny, and motor vehicle theft). Findings indicate that 475,370 Missouri households were affected by crime in 1992. Total victimization costs were estimated at $347,466,000. By far, the largest victimization loss was due to stolen property which accounted for $294,489,000 or 84.9 percent of total victimization costs. Households in urban counties accounted for $310,934,000 or 89.5 percent of total victimization costs. Motor vehicle theft was the most expensive crime in 1992, totaling $152,760,000 or 44 percent of total victimization costs. Property and cash stolen from households amounted to $303,618,000. The largest amount of victimization costs experienced by Missouri households occurred in 1990 ($380,745,000), while the smallest amount of victimization costs occurred in 1987 $298,481,000. An appendix provides information on the study methodology. 8 references, 16 tables, and 22 figures