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Homicide
trends in the U.S.
Clearances
The
percentage of homicides cleared by arrest has been declining
- In 2005, 62% of all homicides were cleared compared to 79% in 1976.
- Homicide has the highest clearance rate of all serious crimes.
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Note: Law enforcement
agencies clear or solve an offense when at least one person is arrested,
charged with the commission of the offense, and turned over to the court
for prosecution. Law enforcement agencies may also clear a crime by exceptional
means such as when an identified offender is killed during apprehension
or commits suicide.
Police are more likely to identify a suspect if the victim is a child
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view data, click on the chart.
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Source: FBI, Supplementary Homicide Reports, 1976-2005.
See also Additional information about the data.
Note: The victims of the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks are not included in this analysis.
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