Step 1: Research crime statistics.Pick one of the following crimes:
- Personal/Violent CrimesMurder
- Forcible rape
- Robbery
- Aggravated assault
- Property CrimesBurglary
- Larceny
- Motor vehicle theft
- Arson
Find statistics for this crime in your hometown (Tampa Florida) and in one other city of similar population size. As part of your research, examine the four key demographic factors in the collection of crime data.
Step 2: Write a paper. Prepare a one- to two-page paper comparing statistics from the different cities and address the following questions as part of your report:
- What are the differences?
- Why might they be different?
- Have the statistics changed over time?