Numbers

By Melissa August, Amanda Bower, Beau Briese, Rhett Butler, Kathryn Hoffman, Ellin Martens, Julie Rawe, Sora Song, Heather Won Tesoriero, Josh Tyrangiel

CRIME Is it up or down? A recent FBI study claimed that violent crime remained steady after an almost decade-long decline, but a new report shows a big drop

15% Decrease in violent crime last year, says Bureau of Justice Statistics

0.1% Increase in violent crime last year, according to the FBI

14% Decrease in motor-vehicle theft, according to BJS figures

2.7% Increase in motor-vehicle theft, according to the FBI

Sources: Los Angeles Times; Associated Press