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RI Facts & Statistics
- Rhode Island Quick Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau
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Provided by the United States Census Bureau, this site gives a quick glance at facts and statistics on people, business and geography. Information sources vary in date coverage from 2002-. - Uniform Crime Reports
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Official government source for statistics on crime at the city, county, and state levels. Includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Also includes hate crimes, terrorism in the United States, and law enforcement officers killed or assaulted in the line of duty. Statistics are submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout the country.
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