YOUNGSTOWN CRIME Comparison

Youngstown's crime statistics comparing 2002 with 2001.
%
2002 2001CHANGE
Murder3334-2.9 Rape 5452+3.8 Robbery298355-16 Felonious assault542527+2.8 Burglary1,8321,7186.6 Thefts2,6312,695-2.4 Vehicle theft493441+11.7 Arson281248+13.3
Total 6,1646,070+1.5
Violent crime - murder, rape, robbery and felonious assault, down 4.2 percent.
Property crime -- burglary, theft, vehicle theft and arson, up 2.6 percent.
As of Friday, the city had recorded 12 homicides. There were 18 at this time last year.
Source: Youngstown Police Department