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Data Sources: Crime

Secondary data sets for use in research

Database

ProQuest Statistical Insight
This key database provides links to statistical tables from major crime data sources such as the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.  A search will provide a citation for locating the material and in many cases a link to a full table of the data.

      • Enter a keyword in the search box 
      • Select geographic level on the left, county, city, etc.
      • Use the left facets to drill down to more specific topics

U.S.Government Sources

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 
Provides crime data in the Uniform Crime Reports series. Includes:

Crime in the United States Print Statcks HV6787.A3
FBI annual report on crime in the nation. Also provides crime data for some counties and cities. Select the offense then browse by geographic area.

See also crime data in: 
County and City Data Book 2007
  State and County Data Tables
  City and Place Data Tables

USA Counties - data from 2010 census

Non-Government Sources

City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America. Print in Stacks:HV6787.C57 1995-
Statistics given for major index crimes, including robbery, rape, murder, etc. 

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