NCJ Number
79409
Date Published
1980
Length
13 pages
Annotation
This report presents statistical data on rapes in Arkansas during 1979.
Abstract
Data are given on the number of rapes in the State for the year, on rape victims, on the victim-offender race relationship, on the rape reporting time lapse, on the number of offenders per rape, and on the relationship of offender to victim. Tables also address the number of rapes by month, by day of the week, and by time of day. Data are given on rape situations, rape offenders, and the number of rapes by reporting agency. A map illustrates the number of rapes by county. There were 587 rapes and attempted rapes in Arkansas reported through the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Of these, 450 were rapes and 137 attempted rapes reported by law enforcement agencies. Most rape victims were white and under the age of 25. More rapes occurred in October than in any other month, and almost one-third of all rapes took place between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Graphs are included.