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Crime statistics spark doubt amid falling national crime
Reporting methods fuel skepticism as fear remains high despite a 3 per cent national crime drop in 1972. The FBI notes declines in robbery but increases in rape, assault, and homicide, while unreported crimes may be as high as five times the reported figures. Local officials and politicians stress the conflict between data and public fear.
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Aid—Independent
Press-Telegram
Paul Delaney
New York Times
Washington
FBI
District of Columbia
New York
Cleveland
Yvonne Henry
George Washington University
George Forbes
Forbes
Philadelphia
Frank Rizzo
Maria Biaggi
Sam Yorty
Los Angeles
Thomas Bradley
Detroit
John Nichols
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Justice Department
Dallas
Oakland
Memphis
Tulsa
Oklo
San Francisco
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