Crime State Rankings 2009 provides a comprehensive statistical overview of crime and law enforcement across the United States. The book compiles data from over 500 categories, examining arrests, corrections, offenses, court systems, and juvenile justice. It also delves into drug and alcohol treatment, crime clearance rates, and law enforcement expenditures. The user-friendly format is designed to facilitate understanding of crime and law enforcement trends nationwide.

This book is presented as a factual reference tool for understanding crime statistics. The description suggests it is designed for users seeking detailed, comparative data on various aspects of the criminal justice system across the United States. Its focus on a wide array of categories and its user-friendly format indicate an aim to make complex statistical information accessible to a broad audience.