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graph showing that Blacks are victims of Burglary more frequently than Whites and a graph showing that Blacks are more stronger supporters of gun control than Whites

Data Source: National Crime Victimization Survey, Statistical Abstract 2012, Table 320 and 2011 Gallup Poll, Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, Table 2.64.2011. (Graph: Peter Wagner, 2012)

This graph originally appeared in Trayvon Martin, Fear of Crime and Mass Incarceration.

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