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Crime in South Carolina, 1979

NCJ Number
87158
Date Published
1980
Length
60 pages
Annotation
This statistical report covers Index crimes in South Carolina during 1979, based on State Uniform Crime reports, and includes crime trends for 1977-79.
Abstract
Tables present statistics on arrest and clearance rates, officers assaulted during the year, and crime by county and agency. Data are given for murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. They are broken down, when applicable, by type of weapon used, victim-offender relationship, value of property stolen, week of the month, etc. Victims' age, race, and sex are noted.