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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A graphic depicts an FBI police vest, a police badge, crime scene tape and a jail cell. 2023 FBI crime statistics show DeKalb is almost three times the national rate for violent crime. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

DeKalb violent crime rate down, but still thrice national rate

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | October 13, 2024

DeKALB – The rate of violent crime in DeKalb is almost three times the national rate, according to 2023 FBI crime statistics. Violent crimes include murder and non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault,...

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