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Ok, the per capita stats are not a probability of being victimized. They are simply the number of crimes divided by the residents in the area.
Here is an analogy. Let's say at one ocean beach area, there are 100 sharks, and at another one, there is 1 shark. I think most people would conclude the ocean beach with 1 shark is the safer beach. They aren't going to take time to calculate the number of sharks per person at the beach.
THere is no flaw in my logic. You are admitting there are more criminals in higher population areas.
Eh. What if I said there's 100 sharks in the Pacific Ocean and there's one shark in my salt water swimming pool in my back yard. Where do you think I'm more likely to be bit? The Pacific Ocean has more sharks right?
Eh. What if I said there's 100 sharks in the Pacific Ocean and there's one shark in my salt water swimming pool in my back yard. Where do you think I'm more likely to be bit? The Pacific Ocean has more sharks right?
I would think you are more likely to get bit if you are around more sharks.
Most of the rankings you speak of fail to properly factor in (and balance with other categories) buying power (cost of living vs. household income), warmer/sunnier weather, thriving/growing economies, lower tax burden, etc. When these things are factored in, these southern/sunbelt metros rank well. These lead to a high quality of life and stats back up that that's what so many families seek and find in these southern metros. I've been running these stats since 1985 and this is what I've consistently found. Too, certain publications may have regional or political data they use or bend for a desired outcome. It just depends. The metros in the north and other regions definitely have their merits. Too, individuals have different requirements and desired in what they want in an area. But these sunbelt areas have been drawing people for decades and show no sign of slowing.
I would think you are more likely to get bit if you are around more sharks.
#of sharks is a factor, the size of the area they're in is another. The Pacific Ocean is larger than your pool.
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