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After reaching a historically low level in 2014, the rate of Part 1 crime, which includes murder, rape, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, theft, grand theft auto and arson, rose 29% between 2015 and 2018. But in 2019, Part 1 crime fell by 16%. Here’s a look at how major categories of Part 1 crimes have risen and fallen since 2015. (Click visualization to enlarge)
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Nice to see five years of data rather than just the usual two. Keep it up!