Rape and attempted rape in Boston
2006: 297 (Preliminary)
2005: 261
Forcible rape in Massachusetts
2005: 1732
Forcible rape nationwide
2005: 93,934
2006: Less than 1/10 of one percent change expected
Source: Compiled by the Boston Phoenix from Boston Police Department and FBI Uniform Crime Reports Data.
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