Crime Rate By State

Crime, being categorized into violent and property, is a widespread concern in the U.S.. The most commonly inflicted crime in 2020 was aggravated assault following robbery. Property crimes, such as arson, burglaries, larceny and motor vehicle theft, are also common and prevalent across multiple states. Over the past 25 years, America has seen a significant decrease in crime rates, notwithstanding the fact that the country still ranks relatively high in this regard globally. 

• New Mexico headlines the list as the state with the highest Reported Crime Rate (6,462 per 100k), closely followed by Louisiana (6,408 per 100k).
• The five states with the highest Reported Crime Rates (per 100k) after New Mexico and Louisiana are; Colorado, South Carolina, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Washington.
• In contrast, New Hampshire reports the lowest crime rate, with only 2,344 incidents per 100k.
• The five states with the lowest Crime Rates (per 100k) after New Hampshire are; Massachusetts, Maine, Idaho, New Jersey, and Vermont.
• Significantly, large and densely populated states such as California and Texas do not fall within the top ten states with the highest crime rates. This finding may contradict a common notion that higher population density invariably leads to higher crime rates.