The drop in the homicide rate has been particularly dramatic. The rate had doubled in the mid-1960s to late 1970s, and peaked in 1980 at a rate of 10.2 per 100,000 population. But by 1998 it had plunged to its lowest rate since 1968. In 1998, there were 633 murders in New York compared to 694 in Chicago. Only larceny, which includes pickpocketing and shoplifting, had not shown a decrease.
Violent crimes are offenses of murder, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Property crimes are offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. Data are not included for the property crime of arson. Inc. All Rights Reserved.