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3. CASES REPORTED TO POLICE

SERIOUS OFFENCES

In 1882, there were 1,966 cases. In the years 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1886, the number of cases were 2,611, 2,397, 2,051, 2,329, 1,966, 2,354, 1,966, 1,354, and 1,966 cases respectively, with a total of 11,354 cases.

MINOR OFFENCES

In 1882, there were 5,422 cases. In the years 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1886, the number of cases were 4,224, 3,732, 4,364, 4,367, 5,422, 2,596, 3,728, 5,265, and 7,551 cases respectively, with a total of 22,109 cases in the first five years and 12,637 cases in the second five years, showing an increase of 11.99 per cent.

Altogether

In 1882, there were 7,388 cases. In the years 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1886, the number of cases were 6,324, 6,835, 6,129, 6,415, 6,696, 7,388, 6,775, 10,203, 7,688, and 8,836 cases respectively, with a total of 27,189 cases in the first five years and 33,468 cases (later corrected to 39,826 cases) in the second five years (with a yearly average), showing an increase of 22.98 per cent and 19.04 per cent respectively.

4.-DETAIL OF CASES REPORTED TO POLICE

SERIOUS OFFENCES

Offence 1877 to 1881 Yearly Average 1882 to 1886 Yearly Average
1. Murder 19 14
2. Robbery with Violence 139 272
3. Burglaries & Larcenies in Dwellings 424 354
4. Assault with Intent to Rob 4 11
5. Kidnapping 292 248
6. Piracy 42 54
7. Unlawful Possession ... ...
8. Larcenies 1,641 1,347
9. Felonies not already given 328.2 666
Total 1,743.2 2,012.4

MINOR OFFENCES

Offence 1877 to 1881 Yearly Average 1882 to 1886 Yearly Average
10. Assault 840.8 877.2
11. Gambling 309.4 190.8
12. Miscellaneous 1,800.6 2,191.2
13. Drunkenness 378.0 266.4
14. Nuisances 362.2 548.0
15. No Pass or Light 730.8 1,064.2

5.-NUMBER OF PRISONERS ARRESTED BY POLICE

FOR SERIOUS OFFENCES

In 1882, there were 1,537 cases. In the years 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1886, the number of cases were 1,537, 1,866, 1,638, 1,796, and 1,859 cases respectively, with a total of 8,962 cases.

Total Cases

The total number of cases for serious offences were 1,966, 1,663, 1,857, 1,859, and 1,861, with a total of 9,206 cases.

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# 3. CASES REPORTED TO POLICE SERIOUS OFFENCES In 1882, there were 1,966 cases. In the years 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1886, the number of cases were 2,611, 2,397, 2,051, 2,329, 1,966, 2,354, 1,966, 1,354, and 1,966 cases respectively, with a total of 11,354 cases. MINOR OFFENCES In 1882, there were 5,422 cases. In the years 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1886, the number of cases were 4,224, 3,732, 4,364, 4,367, 5,422, 2,596, 3,728, 5,265, and 7,551 cases respectively, with a total of 22,109 cases in the first five years and 12,637 cases in the second five years, showing an increase of 11.99 per cent. Altogether In 1882, there were 7,388 cases. In the years 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1886, the number of cases were 6,324, 6,835, 6,129, 6,415, 6,696, 7,388, 6,775, 10,203, 7,688, and 8,836 cases respectively, with a total of 27,189 cases in the first five years and 33,468 cases (later corrected to 39,826 cases) in the second five years (with a yearly average), showing an increase of 22.98 per cent and 19.04 per cent respectively. 4.-DETAIL OF CASES REPORTED TO POLICE SERIOUS OFFENCES Offence 1877 to 1881 Yearly Average 1882 to 1886 Yearly Average 1. Murder 19 14 2. Robbery with Violence 139 272 3. Burglaries & Larcenies in Dwellings 424 354 4. Assault with Intent to Rob 4 11 5. Kidnapping 292 248 6. Piracy 42 54 7. Unlawful Possession ... ... 8. Larcenies 1,641 1,347 9. Felonies not already given 328.2 666 Total 1,743.2 2,012.4 MINOR OFFENCES Offence 1877 to 1881 Yearly Average 1882 to 1886 Yearly Average 10. Assault 840.8 877.2 11. Gambling 309.4 190.8 12. Miscellaneous 1,800.6 2,191.2 13. Drunkenness 378.0 266.4 14. Nuisances 362.2 548.0 15. No Pass or Light 730.8 1,064.2 5.-NUMBER OF PRISONERS ARRESTED BY POLICE FOR SERIOUS OFFENCES In 1882, there were 1,537 cases. In the years 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1886, the number of cases were 1,537, 1,866, 1,638, 1,796, and 1,859 cases respectively, with a total of 8,962 cases. Total Cases The total number of cases for serious offences were 1,966, 1,663, 1,857, 1,859, and 1,861, with a total of 9,206 cases. Page 240 Page 241
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(Y 8) -The 3. CASES REPORTED TO POLICE. SERIOUS OFFENCES. .1,966 cases. In 1882, H 11 1878, 1879, 1880, " 1881, ..2,611 ..2,397 ..2,051 ..2,329 " 1883, * 11 1884, 1885, "" " ต 1886, " 11,354 cases. MINOR OFFENCES. ..5,422 cases. In 1882, 1878, 4,224 13 " 1883, 19 * 1879, .3,732 " 1881, 1880, .4,364 "" 1885, 1881, .4,367 37 " 1856, 22,109 cases. .2,596 cases. ...2,423 ..2,652 "" ..2,466 .2,500 +1 12,637 cases. Increase of 11.99 per cent. in second period. ..3,728 cases. ..5,265 " .7,551 32 4,309 .6,336 27,189 cases. Altogether. .7,988 cases. i. In 1882, Increase of 22.98 per cent. in second period. .6,324 cases. 7,688 .10,203 ..6,775 " In 1877, H 1878, 1879, .6,835 .6,129 " + 1883, " Я 1884, 35 H 1880, ..................................................................... .6,415 CL ** 1885, 4 1881, .6,696 1886, " 33,468 cases. .8,836 50 39,826 cases. Increase of 19.04 per cent. in second period. 4.-DETAIL OF CASES REPORTED TO POLICE. SERIOUS OFFENCES. 1877 to 1881. Yearly Average. 1882 to 1986. Yearly Average. 1. Murder, 19 3.8 14 2.8 2. Robbery with Violence. 139 27.8 972 54.4 3. Burglaries & Lareenies in Dwellings,.. 424 84.8 354 70.8 4. Assault with Intent to Rob, 4 0.8 11 2.2 5. Kidnapping, 292 58.4 248 49.6 6. Piracy, 42 8.1 54 10.8 7. Unlawful Possession, 1,641 8. Larcenics, .8,716 9. Felonics not already given, 328.2 1,743.2 15.4 1,347 269.4 10,062 2,012.4 666 59.8 1877 to 1881. MINOR OFFENCES. Yearly Average, 1882 to 1886. Yearly Average. 10. Assault, 11. Gambling, 12. Miscellaneous, 4,204 840,8 4,386 877.2 .1,547 309.4 954 190.8 ..9.003 1,800.6 12,456 2,191.2 13. Drunkenness. 1,890 378,0 1,332 266.4 14. Nuisances, 15. No Pass or Light, .1,911 362.2 2,740 548.0 ..3,654 730.8 5,321 1,064.2 In 1877, ום 1878. 1879. 1880, 1881, 5.-NUMBER OF PRISONERS ARRESTED BY POLICE. FOR SERIOUs Offences. .1.537 cases. In 1992, 2,125 1983, ་ · 1,866 1884, " 1,638 1885, 1,796 1856, 11 8,962 cases. .1,966 case“. .1,663 .1,857 ** 1,859 .1,861 # 9,206 cases. Page 240Page 241
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4.-DETAIL OF CASES REPORTED TO POLICE.

SERIOUS OFFENCES.

1877 to 1881. Yearly Average.

1882 to 1986.

Yearly Average.

1. Murder,

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1,641

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1,347

269.4

10,062

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1877 to 1881.

MINOR OFFENCES.

Yearly Average,

1882 to 1886.

Yearly Average.

10. Assault,

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13. Drunkenness.

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9,206 cases.

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