Crime rates refer to the frequency or occurrence of criminal activities within a given population or geographical area over a specified period. They are often measured as the number of crimes per 1,000 or 100,000 people.
Related terms
Crime Mapping: Crime mapping visually represents crime incidents on maps to identify patterns and trends.
Index Crimes: Index crimes represent serious offenses that are widely reported by law enforcement agencies, including murder, robbery, burglary, etc.
Clearance Rate: The clearance rate indicates the percentage of reported crimes that result in an arrest or other resolution by law enforcement.