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Historic homicide rates, per 100,000 people (Italy).

1500 - 65 murders
1600 - 35 murders
1700 - 18 murders
1800 - 12 murders
1900 - 5 murders
2000 - 2 murders

(Source: Eisner, 2003, Long-term Historical Trends in Violent Crimes, Crime and Justice)