Assignment:
Read property crimes. There are many property crimes but only 4 property crimes are listed by the UCR as Index Crimes. These are Burglary, Larceny-Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft and Arson. These are the only ones we will be concentrating. Be sure to read the Data and FYI's and Pro-files concerning these 4 crimes.
1. Which Index property crime is the most frequently reported? In what region of the country does it occur most?
2. What is a "chop shop"?
3. How does the UCR define burglary?
4. How does the UCR define arson?
5.What dollar amount distinguishes grand theft and petit theft in Florida? (You may need to research the FL Statutes to answer this. See the External Links folder)
6. What percentage of reported crimes are property crimes?