Florida
Violent Crime: 2011
Instances of violent crime have gone down in recent years. The violent crime rate measures the effect of criminal behavior on a population’s health and represents factors such as illegal drug use plus the annual number of murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults. Violent crime reflects an aspect of current U.S. lifestyle and is an indicator of health risk and death.
Violent Crime measures the annual number of murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults per 100,000 population. The ranks are based on data from Crime in the United States, Federal Bureau of Investigation.Washington, D.C.,
The violent crime rate is dependent upon many factors, not just population; thus when taking action to combat crime, each state must consider its specific circumstances.
The measures tracked by America's Health Rankings are those actions that can
affect the future health of the population. For a state to improve the health of
its population, efforts must focus on these measures, these determinants of health.
Florida
Violent Crime
(1990-2011)
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The number of murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults per 100,000 population.
| Edition |
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Rank |
Value |
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2011 - Florida
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42
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542 |
