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Crime in Illinois 2008 Executive Summary

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Crime In Illinois 2008 Executive Summary

The Executive Summary of the Crime in Illinois 2008, Annual Uniform Crime Report, is intended to provide readers with a high-level overview of the nature of crime in Illinois. This summary highlights statewide statistics and topics of interest. Detailed statistics and analyses are contained in the complete Crime in Illinois 2008, Annual Uniform Crime Report.

Crime in Illinois 2008 Annual Uniform Crime Report

CONTENTS

PREFACE
DEDICATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED

INTRODUCTION

The Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program
Considerations for Interpretation
I-UCR Reporting Agencies
The Crime Index
The Crime Rate
Crime Index Offense Classifications

SECTION I - CRIME TRENDS

A Historical Perspective
Violent Crimes/Property Crimes
State Totals Crime Index Offenses 2004-2008
Downstate Illinois Crime Index Offenses 2004-2008
Chicago Police Department Crime Index Offenses 2004-2008
Cook County Crime Index Offenses 2004-2008
Suburban Cook County Crime Index Offenses 2004-2008
Collar Counties Crime Index Offenses 2004-2008
Urban Counties Crime Index Offenses 2004-2008
Rural Counties Crime Index Offenses 2004-2008

SECTION II - CRIME INDEX OFFENSE/CRIME RATE DATA

Introduction
State Totals Crime Index Offense/Crime Rate Comparison - 2008/2007
County Totals, Sheriffs’ Offices, Police Departments, Universities, & Secretary of State
Illinois State Police, Division of Operations/Investigations
Illinois State Police, Metropolitan Enforcement Group Units
Airports
Hospitals
Park Districts
Railroads
Other Agencies

SECTION III - CORE BASED STATISTICAL AREAS

Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Summary
Metropolitan Statistical Areas Summary
Metropolitan Divisions Summary
Micropolitan Statistical Areas Summary
Outside Core Based Statistical Areas Summary
Core Based Statistical Areas Map

SECTION IV- SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

Introduction
Domestic Crimes
Crimes Against Children
Crimes Against School Personnel
Hate Crimes

SECTION V - LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE DATA

Law Enforcement Employment Information

SECTION VI - APPENDIX

Multi-County Jurisdictions

Databases

Please contact the I-UCR Program at 217-557-6482 should you have any questions or comments regarding the contents of this publication.

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