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FBI reports 17 percent rise in crime in early 1968
The FBI uniform crime report shows a 30 percent rise in serious crime in the first three months of 1968 compared with 1967. Violent crimes surged with murder up 16 percent, rape up 39 percent, aggravated assault 23 percent, and robbery up 24 percent, with armed robbery surging 46 percent. Northeast states led increases at 21 percent, while rural areas rose 10 percent. Final totals and regional breakdowns to be released later.
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