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DanTex

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5. One thing to keep in mind.

Reply to d_r (Original post)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 05:45 PM

Jan 2013

The definition of what counts as violent crime differs across different countries, so it is not always an apples-to-apples comparison. On the other hand, homicide has a pretty clear definition, so that comparison should be more reliable.

Broadly speaking, violent crime rates in the US are similar to those in Western Europe, but our homicide is a lot larger. A big reason for this is that we have a lot more guns, and crimes committed with guns are much more likely to result in homicide.

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US vs UK Violent crime rates [View all] d_r Jan 2013 OP

I think you have to look at more than the numbers. upaloopa Jan 2013 #1

good point d_r Jan 2013 #2

another is d_r Jan 2013 #3

That would point to the US having more attacks among a smaller percent of the population Recursion Jan 2013 #4

I'm trying to think that through d_r Jan 2013 #6

One thing to keep in mind. DanTex Jan 2013 #5

more lethal in the US d_r Jan 2013 #7