We discuss measurement issues in crime rates in a cross-country comparative perspective. We show that while homicide and general crime rates follow quite similar patterns in the US this is not always the case in Europe. We provide an explanation of the observed patterns based on the use of fire harms.
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British Nutr Fdn, High Holborn House,52-54 High Holborn, London WC1V 6RQ, EnglandBritish Nutr Fdn, High Holborn House,52-54 High Holborn, London WC1V 6RQ, England