Tag: 1981

NY Fed Crime
In a shocking turn of events, a federal defendant has been implicated in a federal crime in the state of New York, according to court records from the Federal Judicial Center. The docket number for this case is 8100110, and it dates back to 1983. The details of the offense are still scarce, but what…

1981: The Year Drugs and Fraud Fueled a Federal Crackdown
1981 wasn’t just a year on the calendar—it was a turning point in American law enforcement. According to federal court records archived by the Federal Judicial Center, a staggering 41,017 federal cases were filed that year, a number that reverberated through courtrooms, prisons, and city streets. From the crack-lit alleys of New York to the…

Kansas: Crime on the Rise in 1981
In 1981, the state of Kansas saw a significant increase in reported crimes, marking a trend that would continue throughout the decade. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, Kansas experienced a notable rise in violent crimes, with a particular spike in aggravated assaults. The UCR program, established in 1930, aimed to collect…

North Carolina 1981: Crime Tides Rise in the Tar Heel State
In 1981, North Carolina joined the national chorus of rising crime rates, with a stark increase in violent crimes that left a lasting impact on law enforcement and the public. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collected crime data from participating law enforcement agencies across the United States, the Tar Heel…

Wisconsin 1981: Crime on the Rise
In 1981, Wisconsin saw a significant increase in violent crime, with a notable rise in robberies. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the state experienced a 10% increase in violent crime rates, with robberies being a major contributor to this trend. The UCR program, established in 1930, collects and analyzes crime data…

Kentucky in 1981: Crime and Chaos
In 1981, Kentucky found itself at the epicenter of a national crime wave that saw violent offenses soar to unprecedented heights. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collected data from law enforcement agencies across the country, Kentucky’s crime rate increased significantly that year. The UCR program, established in 1930, remains a…

North Dakota Crime Statistics 1981: A Year of Rising Crime Rates
In 1981, North Dakota saw a significant spike in crime rates, with the state experiencing a 7% increase in overall crime compared to the previous year. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collected and analyzed crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, North Dakota’s crime rate ranked among…

Wyoming 1981: Crime on the Range
In 1981, Wyoming witnessed a significant increase in crime rates, a trend that echoed across the nation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collected and analyzed crime data from law enforcement agencies, the Cowboy State saw a notable rise in reported crimes. The UCR program, launched in 1930, aimed to provide…

LA Crimes Sizzled in 1981
The dark underbelly of Louisiana’s crime scene in 1981 was a tale of two epidemics: the cocaine fueled violence that ravaged the nation and the state’s persistent struggles with violent crime. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, property crimes skyrocketed, with burglaries and larcenies on the rise. The state’s residents were shaken…

Ohio Crime Stats 1981: ’70s Crime Wave Continues to Rise
The year 1981 was marked by a significant increase in crime rates across the United States, and Ohio was no exception. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies nationwide, Ohio saw a notable rise in violent crime. With a total of 2.3 million…


