Mayor Smith Asks Chief Gomez How Crime Rates Have Changed

question 74

Multiple Choice

Mayor Smith asks Chief Gomez how crime rates have changed since he became the chief of police in 1990. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true of crime trends in Anytown, USA if they are the same as national crime trends?

• A) Total crime rates dropped in Anytown, USA from 1990 to 2000.
• B) Total crime rates increased in Anytown, USA from 1990 to 2000.
• C) The homicide rate dropped but the burglary rate increased from 1990 to 2000.
• D) The burglary rate dropped but the auto theft rate increased from 1990 to 2000.

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