NCJ Number
88919
Date Published
1980
Length
129 pages
Annotation
In 1980, the number of actual offenses reported and the rate of occurrence increased in Colorado, compared to 1979. The crime rate rose 9.5 percent while the actual number of reported offenses increased 16.4 percent. Both violent crime and property crime totals increased.
Abstract
One Index crime happened every 2 minutes; one violent crime occurred every 2 minutes, while one property crime occurred every 3 minutes. Tables and graphs present data on Index crime trends, reported crime in 1980, offenses reported by contributing agencies, statewide totals, agency arrest totals, assaults, homicides, and offenses and arrests reported from Colorado universities and colleges.