Annual Firearm vs. Non-Firearm Homicide Victimization Rates
Among 15 to 24 Years Olds in New Jersey (1979-1998)

Rate per 100,000

Year
       Firearm
   Non-Firearm
        Total
1979 5.03 4.18 9.20
1980 5.06 4.67 9.72
1981 6.60 4.50 11.10
1982 5.17 4.62 9.79
1983 4.27 3.72 7.99
1984 4.38 4.38 8.75
1985 3.76 4.00 7.77
1986 4.12 4.44 8.56
1987 4.38 3.06 7.44
1988 5.74 3.85 9.59
1989 7.34 3.58 10.92
1990 7.49 3.61 11.09
1991 8.08 3.94 12.03
1992 8.56 3.15 11.71
1993 9.09 3.50 12.59
1994 8.68 3.43 12.11
1995 10.26 2.74 13.00
1996 10.73 2.66 13.39
1997 9.37 3.26 12.64
1998 7.61 2.03 9.63