Homicide Rate Calculator

Calculate Homicide Rate



Formula

The formula to calculate the Homicide Rate (HR) is:

\[ \text{HR} = \frac{\text{H}}{\text{P}} \times 100000 \]

Where:

What is a Homicide Rate?

The homicide rate is a measure of the number of homicides in a given population, typically expressed as the number of homicides per 100,000 people. It is a key metric used in criminology and public safety to assess the level of violent crime in an area. A higher homicide rate indicates a higher level of violent crime, while a lower rate suggests a safer community.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{HR} = \frac{50}{1000000} \times 100000 = 5.00 \]

The Homicide Rate (HR) is 5.00 homicides per 100,000 people.