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Post by gpjohn on Jul 9, 2012 9:06:45 GMT -6
No crime....or no reported crime? Hard to believe only 1 violent crime in a year. I guess a statistical anomaly. What do you think Boogaire? This kind of your area of expertise I think. Have you ever been to Fredricksburg? Perhaps someone went into one of those antique stores and wlaked out without paying and the owner got mad? Some PD's play with the stats as they are controlled by politcal appointees of one sort or another. I know a few years ago when Corpus brought in a new Chief, one of his first priorities was to be up front with the stats and hence our crime numbers went up in some areas where in past years, they might have looked better than what they really were. I was thinking some of the biggest crimes in Fredricksburg are the prices those shops charge! No doubt crime is lower in a city like Fredericksburg, compared to a big city, but i'm still willing the bet there was more than 1 violent crime committed there in 2010. Perhaps the authorities don't always report everything to the FBI, given they want to keep a "clean, safe image".
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Post by FB fan on Jul 9, 2012 9:21:04 GMT -6
Have you ever been to Fredricksburg? Perhaps someone went into one of those antique stores and wlaked out without paying and the owner got mad? Some PD's play with the stats as they are controlled by politcal appointees of one sort or another. I know a few years ago when Corpus brought in a new Chief, one of his first priorities was to be up front with the stats and hence our crime numbers went up in some areas where in past years, they might have looked better than what they really were. I was thinking some of the biggest crimes in Fredricksburg are the prices those shops charge! No doubt crime is lower in a city like Fredericksburg, compared to a big city, but i'm still willing the bet there was more than 1 violent crime committed there in 2010. Perhaps the authorities don't always report everything to the FBI, given they want to keep a "clean, safe image". Didn't notice the black helicopters the many times I have been there but I did see a couple of suspicious black cows.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2012 9:45:41 GMT -6
Have you ever been to Fredricksburg? Perhaps someone went into one of those antique stores and wlaked out without paying and the owner got mad? Some PD's play with the stats as they are controlled by politcal appointees of one sort or another. I know a few years ago when Corpus brought in a new Chief, one of his first priorities was to be up front with the stats and hence our crime numbers went up in some areas where in past years, they might have looked better than what they really were. I was thinking some of the biggest crimes in Fredricksburg are the prices those shops charge! No doubt crime is lower in a city like Fredericksburg, compared to a big city, but i'm still willing the bet there was more than 1 violent crime committed there in 2010. Perhaps the authorities don't always report everything to the FBI, given they want to keep a "clean, safe image". Some PD's or Sheriffs Offices might also submit their stats based on what is eventually prosecuted or at least introduced into the court system via a simple citation where you go to a JP Court or as far as Grand Jury action. If a Grand Jury says an assault didn't happen and doesn't indict, does that scratch it from the record? Or because their wasn't enough evidence to indict, does it do the same? But I agree it is cities like Fredricksburg's interest to keep the stats on the low side as their target residence group are retirees or soon to be retired looking to move out of the bigger cities. But that in itself might explain why it's low too. Would two old Geezer fighting over a parking space at the local HEB constitute a violent crime?
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Post by flowtowntigers on Jul 9, 2012 11:16:36 GMT -6
Crime was down in Texas for the 2011 year vs 2010 www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/public_information/annrep2011.pdfFor the second consecutive year, the major crime rate in Texas has dropped significantly. According to data compiled by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime and property crimes both decreased in 2011 compared to 2010. The overall crime rate—the number of crimes per 100,000 population in Texas—decreased 8.3% in 2011. The violent crime rate was down 9.3% in 2011 compared to 2010, and the property crime rate decreased by 8.2%. This is also the second consecutive year that all seven index crime rates decreased. In 2011, murder was down 14.3%, rape 4.3%, robbery 15.4%, aggravated assault 6.9%, motor vehicle thefts 9%, burglary 7.9% and larceny-theft 8.2%.
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Post by C5_96 on Jul 9, 2012 11:53:09 GMT -6
Crime was down in Texas for the 2011 year vs 2010 www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/public_information/annrep2011.pdfFor the second consecutive year, the major crime rate in Texas has dropped significantly. According to data compiled by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime and property crimes both decreased in 2011 compared to 2010. The overall crime rate—the number of crimes per 100,000 population in Texas—decreased 8.3% in 2011. The violent crime rate was down 9.3% in 2011 compared to 2010, and the property crime rate decreased by 8.2%. This is also the second consecutive year that all seven index crime rates decreased. In 2011, murder was down 14.3%, rape 4.3%, robbery 15.4%, aggravated assault 6.9%, motor vehicle thefts 9%, burglary 7.9% and larceny-theft 8.2%. I wonder how the crime rate decrease correlates with the decrease in law enforcement officers....
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Post by Clemensbuff on Jul 9, 2012 11:53:30 GMT -6
Crime was down in Texas for the 2011 year vs 2010 www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/public_information/annrep2011.pdfFor the second consecutive year, the major crime rate in Texas has dropped significantly. According to data compiled by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime and property crimes both decreased in 2011 compared to 2010. The overall crime rate—the number of crimes per 100,000 population in Texas—decreased 8.3% in 2011. The violent crime rate was down 9.3% in 2011 compared to 2010, and the property crime rate decreased by 8.2%. This is also the second consecutive year that all seven index crime rates decreased. In 2011, murder was down 14.3%, rape 4.3%, robbery 15.4%, aggravated assault 6.9%, motor vehicle thefts 9%, burglary 7.9% and larceny-theft 8.2%. That is great news and hopefully these numbers are accurately compiled! I think car jackings and junk like that has gone down significantly since the Concealed Carry Law was inacted. I know if I was a punk looking to jack somebody I'd be a little worried on how I messed with! I've had mine for a while and don't often carry on my person but I rarely if ever go anywhere without a semi-auto at quick disposal. I can tell you this, I hope I never have to use it but if the need arises, I will not hesitate to protect my family! I think the saying on Lonesome Dove was "it is better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it"!
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Post by FB fan on Jul 9, 2012 12:11:44 GMT -6
Crime was down in Texas for the 2011 year vs 2010 www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/public_information/annrep2011.pdfFor the second consecutive year, the major crime rate in Texas has dropped significantly. According to data compiled by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime and property crimes both decreased in 2011 compared to 2010. The overall crime rate—the number of crimes per 100,000 population in Texas—decreased 8.3% in 2011. The violent crime rate was down 9.3% in 2011 compared to 2010, and the property crime rate decreased by 8.2%. This is also the second consecutive year that all seven index crime rates decreased. In 2011, murder was down 14.3%, rape 4.3%, robbery 15.4%, aggravated assault 6.9%, motor vehicle thefts 9%, burglary 7.9% and larceny-theft 8.2%. That is great news and hopefully these numbers are accurately compiled! I think car jackings and junk like that has gone down significantly since the Concealed Carry Law was inacted. I know if I was a punk looking to jack somebody I'd be a little worried on how I messed with! I've had mine for a while and don't often carry on my person but I rarely if ever go anywhere without a semi-auto at quick disposal. I can tell you this, I hope I never have to use it but if the need arises, I will not hesitate to protect my family! I think the saying on Lonesome Dove was "it is better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it"! Me too but remember no hair is so thin that it cannot be split several more times on this forum. :-)
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Post by flowtowntigers on Jul 9, 2012 12:40:50 GMT -6
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Me too but remember no hair is so thin that it cannot be split several more times on this forum. :-)[/quote]
I think you just involved yourself in a hate crime vs the bald people of this forum. Thanks for increasing the crime on this board.
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Post by C5_96 on Jul 9, 2012 13:02:25 GMT -6
Me too but remember no hair is so thin that it cannot be split several more times on this forum. :-)
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Post by FB fan on Jul 9, 2012 14:07:02 GMT -6
Me too but remember no hair is so thin that it cannot be split several more times on this forum. :-)[/quote] I think you just involved yourself in a hate crime vs the bald people of this forum. Thanks for increasing the crime on this board. [/quote] Excuse me, but I prefer follicle challenged.
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Post by gpjohn on Jul 9, 2012 15:21:52 GMT -6
Me too but remember no hair is so thin that it cannot be split several more times on this forum. :-) I think you just involved yourself in a hate crime vs the bald people of this forum. Thanks for increasing the crime on this board. [/quote] Excuse me, but I prefer follicle challenged. [/quote] Whenever I tease my brother about being bald (I have a full head of hair) his reply is "We were all born with the same # of hormones. If you want to waste yours growing hair, go right ahead!" Hard to argue with that
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Post by Clemensbuff on Jul 9, 2012 16:00:09 GMT -6
I think you just involved yourself in a hate crime vs the bald people of this forum. Thanks for increasing the crime on this board. ;D
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Post by C5_96 on Jul 9, 2012 20:12:39 GMT -6
Whenever I tease my brother about being bald (I have a full head of hair) his reply is "We were all born with the same # of hormones. If you want to waste yours growing hair, go right ahead!" Hard to argue with that I may have to borrow that one!
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Post by Tom on Jul 9, 2012 20:46:52 GMT -6
What crimes are included in the calculation?
The problem with crime indices such as these is that often, they're lumping murder in with petty larceny.
Also, cities with a lot of tourists tend to have "artificially" high crime rates because they're based on the permanent population. I remember when I worked at the DA's office in Cameron County, South Padre Island had some ungodly high crime rate because it's calculated based on the 3,000 or so people who live there year-round.
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Post by Tom on Jul 9, 2012 20:53:09 GMT -6
No crime....or no reported crime? Hard to believe only 1 violent crime in a year. I guess a statistical anomaly. What do you think Boogaire? This kind of your area of expertise I think. Have you ever been to Fredricksburg? Perhaps someone went into one of those antique stores and wlaked out without paying and the owner got mad? Some PD's play with the stats as they are controlled by politcal appointees of one sort or another. I know a few years ago when Corpus brought in a new Chief, one of his first priorities was to be up front with the stats and hence our crime numbers went up in some areas where in past years, they might have looked better than what they really were. That's true. Cities often have an ulterior motive in making themselves look "safe"... looking like it's a dangerous city repels outside investment and drives away taxpaying citizens, so there's a reason to fudge the numbers. Of course, people aren't stupid -- for most of the high-crime areas in DFW, you can just drive through the area and figure it out for yourself without having to go look up the stats.
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