Black arrest rates by offense type, 1980 and 2009
| 1980 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 35 | 14.8 |
| Rape | 70.7 | 19.7 |
| Robbery | 314.3 | 171.5 |
| Aggravated assault | 366.6 | 344.8 |
| Simple assault | 569.6 | 1023.8 |
| Burglary | 544.7 | 229 |
| Larceny | 1337.6 | 941.1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 151.8 | 71.7 |
| Weapon | 221.5 | 165.4 |
| Possession | 341 | 1039.6 |
| Drug sale | 163.9 | 311.6 |
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