Table 1: Self-Report and Official Conviction Offense
Characteristic

Inmates’ Self-Report

Official Report
Homicide
29.6% (311) 33.1% (348)
Rape
0.5% (5)
0.6% (6)
Robbery
18.7% (197)
18.5% (194)
Assault
9.0% (95)
7.3% (77)
Burglary
9.0% (95)
9.0% (95)
Larceny/Theft
2.3% (24)
2.4% (25)
Auto Theft
1.5% (16)
1.4% (15)
Arson
0.6% (6)
0.7% (7)
Drug Offense
12.9% (136) 10.8% (113)
Sex Offenses
2.4% (25) 6.0% (63)
Weapons Offense
1.8% (19)
1.2% (13)
Other
10.2% (107)
8.7% (92)
No offense listed 1.4% (15) 0.3% (3)