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Crime
Atlanta Crime Statistics Continue Downward Trend
Crime has steadily declined in the City of Atlanta in the last two years. This is the latest Uniform Crime Report (UCR) statistics information released by the Atlanta Police Department at a recent news conference held by Chief of Police Richard Pennington. Listed below are some of the remarkable highlights for 2004:
- Murder down 25 percent - the lowest since 1965
- Rape Down 5 percent - the lowest since 1972
- Robbery down 16 percent – the lowest since 1972
- Burglary down 17 percent – the lowest since 1967
- Larceny down 10 percent – the lowest since 1974
- Auto theft down 20 percent – the lowest since 1985
- The total number of Part 1 Crimes is down 12 percent - the lowest since 1971.
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“Our team of outstanding officers is committed to protecting all of Atlanta,” said Chief Pennington. “Our commitment to be a best in class safe city is becoming a reality.” Chief Pennington noted that the success elements contributing to the declining numbers are the leadership of Mayor Shirley Franklin, dedicated officers, a comprehensive plan and COBRA (Command Operation Briefing to Revitalize Atlanta). The advances implemented by Chief Pennington are examples of his commitment that he made when first taking office.
For Atlanta Police Department Monthly Crime Comparison, January 2008, click here>>
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