The Crime Indexes: Violent and Property Crime
By Mangum Force, Special to the Times March 4, 2016
Historically, the UCR has been divided into two parts. Part I crimes consist of the index crimes, major felonies that are believed to be serious, to occur frequently, and to have a greater likelihood of being reported to the police. The index offenses are as follows: 1. Murder and non-negligent manslaughter 2. Forcible rape 3. Robbery 4. Aggravated assault 5. Burglary 6. Larceny-theft 7. Motor vehicle theft 8. Arson
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Major Crimes Down in Smooth Town By Tamara Justice, Smooth Town Daily reporter
February 6, 2016
Smooth Town, GA. — Major crime in Smooth Town is
at its lowest in at least five years, according to
preliminary statistics from the Smooth Town Police
Department. The drop stems from a decline in
property-related crimes to 260 last year, well below
the five-year average of 225, data shows. There were
120 crimes against people in 2012, just slightly above
the five-year norm. “Compared to other communities
our size, we have a very low crime rate and we’re very
proud of that and we want to continue that,” said
Police Chief Wesson. Police Chief Wesson further
stated “hopefully it will be smooth sailing for the rest
of the year.”
What are Part I and Part II Index Crimes
By Tamara Justice, Smooth Town Daily reporter
February 6, 2016
The violent crime index consists of:
1. Murder and non-negligent manslaughter 2. Forcible rape 3. Robbery 4. Aggravated assault
The property crime index consists of:
1. Burglary 2. Larceny-theft 3. Motor vehicle theft 4. Arson
Part II crimes are non-index offenses and are not used in the calculation of the crime rate. These include the following:
• Simple assault • Forgery and counterfeiting • Fraud • Embezzlement • Receiving stolen property • Vandalism • Illegal carrying of weapons • Prostitution and related offenses • Sex offenses (e.g., statutory rape) • Drug law violations • Liquor law violations • Public drunkenness • Disorderly conduct • Vagrancy • Curfew violations/loitering • Runaways • All other violations of state and local laws (except traffic violations)
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Smooth Town a Safe Town By Tamara Justice, Smooth Town Daily reporter
February 6, 2016
Smooth Town, GA. — This midsize township of
156,000 in Hipster County takes one of the top spots.
In addition to a low rate of violent crime, the
community had the lowest rate of property crime.
Overall, the crime rate was a whopping 97% lower
than its Georgia peers. Smooth Town is a four-minute
drive from Fort Cool Breeze and a 10-minute drive to
Lollipop Amusement Park. The median household
income here was 15 percent higher than the median
for the state.
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Cool Town crime rate
lowest in years, police say By Shirley Morris, Cool Town News reporter
February 19, 2016
Cool Town, GA. — Cool Town authorities are crediting the work of police officers and a partnership with the community for helping them reach a 2015 crime rate that is the lowest in five years. The city’s overall crime rate fell by four percent in 2015, according to police department statistics, which marks an 18 percent drop in the past two years. Violent crime offenses in 2015, which include crimes against people, fell by a little more than four percent, while property crime remained the same. Police Chief Luger stated “it was also due to everyone staying cool.”