A city that we will call Anytown, USA reported 1,063 Index crimes for 2020. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Anytown has a population of 201,344.
Calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents.
Solution
Use the following formula to find your answer: (index crimes) / (population) = x x * rate (crime per 1,000 inhabitants) = rate of crime per 1,000 residents.
How to state your answer
When you report your answer, state it this way: Anytown, USA reported ____________ index crimes per 100,000 population in 2020.