FBI Releases "Crime in the U.S. 2006"

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today released the Crime in the United States 2006 report, a comprehensive collection of local, state, regional, and national crime statistics for 2006. Providing in-depth information on offenses, arrests, and police personnel, the report shows that violent crimes increased nationwide by 1.9 percent compared to 2005, and property crimes decreased by about the same percentage.

• 2006 Crime in the United States (FBI)
• Reuters: U.S. Violent Crime Rises in 2006
• Crime Prevention Resources (FindLaw)
• Criminal Law Center (FindLaw)