White arrest rates by offense type, 1980 and 2009
| 1980 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| Rape | 9.9 | 6.4 |
| Robbery | 30.9 | 22 |
| Aggravated assault | 89.6 | 108.8 |
| Simple assault | 168.6 | 350.2 |
| Burglary | 184.8 | 81 |
| Larceny | 415 | 369 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 48.6 | 20.3 |
| Weapon | 53.9 | 38.8 |
| Possession | 182.1 | 367.3 |
| Drug sale | 43.7 | 72.5 |
Source: Author's calculation from Snyder (2011) for 1980 data and FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program data (U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation 2009) for 2009