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Respondent Rankings of Crime Severity.
| Category | Reference sample median ranking | Offender sample median ranking | FBI ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal homicide | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rape | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Child pornography possession | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Aggravated assault | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| Robbery | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Burglary (breaking and entering) | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Larceny/theft (except auto) | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 7 | 7 |
