The FBI estimated that in 2012, the number of violent crimes increased 0.7 percent, according to the figures released today. However, property crimes decreased 0.9 percent, marking the 10th straight year of declines for these offenses, collectively.
The 1990s also saw some horrific crimes that shocked the nation. From mass shootings to heartbreaking celebrity deaths, here are some of the most unforgettable crimes of the '90s.
1980s was the worst year of crime in New York City history, the Police Department reported yesterday. There were more reported murders, robberies, burglaries and thefts of automobiles and other items than in any previous year since the department began compiling such statistics 49 years ago.