seems like the criminals are thinking twice... http://www.wlwt.com/news/24992250/detail.html COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The FBI said fewer violent crime were reported to Ohio police last year, mirroring the national trend. The bureau said Monday that the state's 5 percent decline in violent crime was accompanied by a 3.9 percent dip in property crime. In Ohio, all of the violent crime categories were down from 2008, as were most types of property crime. Burglary was an exception. Murder fell by 5.8 percent in Ohio, robbery by 5.4 percent, aggravated assault by 2.8 percent and rape by 10.9 percent. Motor vehicle theft was down by 20.3 percent, larceny by 4.2 percent. Burglary rose by 1.6 percent. The FBI said violent crime nationwide was down for the third year in a row, while 2009 was the seventh consecutive year with a decline in overall property crime. Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.