Murder and robbery are inversely related by area; the higher the murder rate in a given region, the lower its rate of robbery is.

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Murder and robbery rates are not necessarily inversely related by area. Both are forms of violent crime and their rates can be influenced by a variety of factors including economic conditions, law enforcement effectiveness, and social issues. It's possible for both rates to be high or low in the same region.

Murder and Robbery Are Inversely Related by Area; the Higher