The given line graph illustrates and compares three different types of crime in the center of Manchester over a nine-year period between 2003 and 2012.
Overall, there are three types of crime: burglary, car theft, and robbery, which vary significantly. Another interesting point is that robbery fluctuated but remained relatively stable over the period.
In 2003, burglary had the highest number of incidents, making it the most common crime in this area. It started at approximately 3,300 incidents and increased to 3,700, but after this peak, the figure dropped sharply and remained steady for four years. From 2003 to 2008, the number of car thefts fluctuated between just below 2,500 and just over 2,000, before rising steadily to nearly 3,000 in 2012. Robbery, the least common crime, had consistently low numbers of incidents.
By 2012, burglary had decreased to just over 1,500, while car theft increased to nearly 3,000. Meanwhile, robbery remained stable throughout the period, with figures hovering between 500 and 1,000, showing minimal change over time.