Fairfax County crime remains on the increase despite drop in murders

By Examiner Staff Writer
Published June 13, 2008 4:00am ET
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Violent crime last year increased in Fairfax County, the nation’s wealthiest, despite a drop in murders, police reported Thursday.

Spikes in rapes, robbery reports and larceny cases helped drive an overall 6 percent increase in the county’s crime rate and a 4 percent increase in violent crimes.

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