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The Uniform Crime Reports overall homicide rate remained the same from 2001 to 2002. The homicide rate is highest for older teens and young adults.

The rate for young age groups increased dramatically in the late 1980's and early 1990's and began to decline in 1993.

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Homicide victimization rates by age

Source: FBI, The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR)
For related data about homicide trends by age,
see Homicide Trends in the U.S.