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The map below shows the "density" of reported crimes during August within Metro Police's jurisdiction. It's based on more than 8,000 incidents including violence, drugs and stolen property. Density isn't adjusted for the population in any part of the valley — the color coding is based on both the proximity and frequency of reported crimes.
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sort of useless because there is no "scale" to it. is dark blue 1 a day or 5 a day?