index crime
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of index crime
First recorded in 1965–70; so called because it provides an index of the general level of criminal activity
Example Sentences
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“While we are encouraged that five of the seven index crime categories decreased in the first quarter, felony assaults and grand larceny autos remain persistent issues,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023
Total index crime – meaning offenses that fall under one of the seven major crimes – is up 45% year to date compared to 2021.
From Fox News • Mar. 21, 2022
FBI index crime data tracks offenses against persons, such as murder, attempted murder and assaults, and offenses against property, such as shoplifting or any kind of theft, Pekau explained.
From Fox News • Mar. 7, 2022
Total index crime – meaning crime that falls under the NYPD’s seven major offenses – was up 47.7% year-to-date, the department found.
From Fox News • Mar. 2, 2022
“This is going to be, potentially, a very significant year in terms of the history of index crime in New York City,” Mr. Shea said, referring to the major felonies reported to the F.B.I.
From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2015
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