Crime Data Comparison

Utilize FBI Uniform Crime Report data and select one offense, such as burglary, in two metropolitan areas. Choose metropolitan areas with different data. Compare the occurrence of the offense in the selected areas. Identify the number of occurrences reported to the police for each area, and address the following questions:

•Which area had more reported incidents?
•What were the rates of the crime for each area?
•Did the rates change over time in either area?
•What factors might explain the differences in the rates?

Include at least two peer reviewed references.