Metro releases 5-year crime data
By
James Buck
Metro has released statistics showing crime on the transit system has hit a 5-year high, with a jump in theft of electronic devices and aggravated assaults fueling the spike.
Use the interactive chart below to see changes in eight different types of crime tracked by Metro from 2006-2010. Mouse over a line to see what type of crime it represents, or check the box next to a crime type on the right side menu to see its statistics.
By
James Buck
| February 24, 2011; 11:23 AM ET
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Crime and Public Safety
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