Find a relatively recent article (post-2010) that discusses the rate (either up or down) of a UCR crime (such as criminal homicide, robbery, motor vehicle theft, fraud, etc.).
1. A summary of the article
2. Your thoughts regarding the validity of the data being reported- do you believe it to be accurate (why or why not)?
3. Your reasoning as to why the rate of this offense has changed over time.
Use APA-style: Double-space, Times New Roman, 12 pt Font, numbered pages, and include a Reference Page citing the article you’re using. Make sure to properly cite the article within the first paragraph, as well as accordingly throughout the paper
