Comparison of Crime Rates 2000-2010
Year Robberies Burglaries Larceny Thefts Vehicle Thefts
2000 408,016 2,050,992 6,971,590 1,160,002
2005 417,438 2,155,448 6,783,447 1,235,859
2010 369,089 2,168,459 6,204,601 739,565
Observations:
Larceny theft was the most common crime throughout the entire period, followed by burglary.
The number of robberies remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010.
Vehicle theft saw a significant decrease from 2005 to 2010.
Burglary rates stayed relatively consistent, with a slight increase in 2010.
Further Analysis:
Calculate the percentage change of each crime type over the decade.
Investigate the reasons behind the observed trends.
Compare these data with other years or regions for a broader perspective.
Note:
The provided data only includes three years. For a more comprehensive analysis, a larger dataset covering a longer period would be ideal.