This data Violent Crime and legal Gun ownership in Britain 1979 to 1992 goes a long way to undermine the theory that the exterpation of firearms ownership by citizens of good character will reduce crime. Quite the opposite this data would support the contention that reduced firearms ownership by citizens of good character will give comfort to criminals and will increase crime.
Crime rate per 100,000 population.
Legal firearms ownership per 100,000 population.
| YEAR | CRIME RATE | LEGAL GUN OWNER RATE |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | 261 | 1922 |
| 80 | 269 | 1915 |
| 81 | 282 | 1914 |
| 82 | 305 | 1902 |
| 83 | 310 | 1900 |
| 84 | 320 | 1926 |
| 85 | 342 | 1962 |
| 86 | 352 | 2000 |
| 87 | 396 | 2031 |
| 88 | 429 | 2059 |
| 89 | 474 | 2006 |
| 90 | 493 | 1863 |
| 91 | 519 | 1689 |
| 92 | 554 | 1611 |
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