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May 29, 1954
Kodiak Mirror
Kodiak, Alaska
What is this article about?
Reader's Digest May 1954 article highlights rising urban crime in 1953: 33.4% above 1937-1939 average, driven by violent offenses like murder and rape (up 80%), with falling average criminal age as teens engage in major crimes.
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THE BLUEPRINT FOR DELINQUENCY
Readers Digest - May 1954
A recent survey edited by Readers Digest on crime has this to say:
"In the first six months of 1953 the number of crimes committed in the Nation's cities was 33.4 percent above the 1937-1939 average. Even more ominous is the fact that most of the increase has been in crimes of violence - aggravated assault, negligent manslaughter, murder and rape. The latter has risen 80 per cent.
The average age of the Nation's criminals has been falling steadily. More and more the teen-agers are going for big-time crime."
Readers Digest - May 1954
A recent survey edited by Readers Digest on crime has this to say:
"In the first six months of 1953 the number of crimes committed in the Nation's cities was 33.4 percent above the 1937-1939 average. Even more ominous is the fact that most of the increase has been in crimes of violence - aggravated assault, negligent manslaughter, murder and rape. The latter has risen 80 per cent.
The average age of the Nation's criminals has been falling steadily. More and more the teen-agers are going for big-time crime."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Crime Increase
Violent Crimes
Juvenile Delinquency
Teenage Criminals
Where did it happen?
Nation's Cities
Story Details
Location
Nation's Cities
Event Date
First Six Months Of 1953
Story Details
A survey reports that crimes in US cities rose 33.4% above 1937-1939 average in early 1953, with violent crimes up significantly, rape by 80%, and average criminal age decreasing as teenagers turn to big-time crime.