Homicide victimization by age, 1976-99

Line chart with six lines for the age groups: under 14, 14-17, 18-24, 25-34, 35-49, and 50+.

For persons under age 14, the rate of victimization begins at 2 per 100,000 in 1976 and remains constant through 1999.

For persons ages 14-17, the rate of victimization begins at 5 per 100,000 in 1976 and gradually increases to 12 per 100,000 in 1993. After 1993, the rate decreases, reaching 6 per 100,000 in 1999.

For persons ages 18-24, the rate of victimization begins at 14 per 100,000 in 1976 and increases to 18 per 100,000 in 1980. Then it decreases to 13 per 100,000 in 1984. The rate increases after 1984, reaching 24 per 100,000 in 1991 and remains relatively constant until 1994, when it then begins to decrease reaching 16 per 100,000 in 1999.

For persons ages 25-34, the rate of victimization begins at 15 per 100,000 in 1976 and increases to 19 per 100,000 in 1980. Then it decreases reaching 14 per 100,000 in 1985. After 1985, the rate increases reaching 17 per 100,000 in 1990. After 1991, the rate decreases reaching 10 per 100,000 in 1999.

For persons ages 35-49, the rate of victimization begins at 13 per 100,000 in 1976 where it remains constant until 1981, after which it begins to decrease, reaching 6 per 100,000 in 1999.

For persons ages 50 and over, the rate of victimization begins at 7 per 100,000 in 1976 and remains constant until 1981. It then decreases, reaching 3 per 100,000 in 1999.

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