A researcher presents the following data: In 2010, City A had 45,000 residents and a crime rate of 12 per 1,000 residents. By 2020, the population grew to 90,000 and the crime rate dropped to 7 per 1,000 residents. A student claims: 'The total number of crimes in City A increased between 2010 and 2020.' Which of the following correctly evaluates this claim using the data?

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