In 2023, property crime was the most common type of crime committed in the United States, with over 6.41 million offenses reported to the FBI. In the same year, there were around 1.22 million cases of violent crime reported to the FBI, of which there were 19,252 cases of homicide, including murder and nonnegligent manslaughter.
In 2023, robbery or theft on the street or public transportation accounted for **** percent of the total crime cases committed in Mexico. Extortion was the third most common type of crime in the Latin American country, accounting for around **** percent of the cases in that year.
In 2023, the violent crime rate in the United States was 363.8 cases per 100,000 of the population. Even though the violent crime rate has been decreasing since 1990, the United States tops the ranking of countries with the most prisoners. In addition, due to the FBI's transition to a new crime reporting system in which law enforcement agencies voluntarily submit crime reports, data may not accurately reflect the total number of crimes committed in recent years. Reported violent crime rate in the United States The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation tracks the rate of reported violent crimes per 100,000 U.S. inhabitants. In the timeline above, rates are shown starting in 1990. The rate of reported violent crime has fallen since a high of 758.20 reported crimes in 1991 to a low of 363.6 reported violent crimes in 2014. In 2023, there were around 1.22 million violent crimes reported to the FBI in the United States. This number can be compared to the total number of property crimes, roughly 6.41 million that year. Of violent crimes in 2023, aggravated assaults were the most common offenses in the United States, while homicide offenses were the least common. Law enforcement officers and crime clearance Though the violent crime rate was down in 2013, the number of law enforcement officers also fell. Between 2005 and 2009, the number of law enforcement officers in the United States rose from around 673,100 to 708,800. However, since 2009, the number of officers fell to a low of 626,900 officers in 2013. The number of law enforcement officers has since grown, reaching 720,652 in 2023. In 2023, the crime clearance rate in the U.S. was highest for murder and non-negligent manslaughter charges, with around 57.8 percent of murders being solved by investigators and a suspect being charged with the crime. Additionally, roughly 46.1 percent of aggravated assaults were cleared in that year. A statistics report on violent crime in the U.S. can be found here.
Drinking alcohol on the street was the most common offense witnessed by people in Mexico in 2024. When asked which type of crime or antisocial activity they had witnessed, over 63 percent of respondents said alcohol consumption. The second most reported kind of crime was drug consumption, whereas 50 percent of the people surveyed said they had seen this type of crime.
In 2023, there were around 1.7 million fraud crimes recorded in China. This made fraud the most common crime committed. The number of fraud crimes showed constant fluctuations in recent years, while theft crimes decreased considerably. Crime situation in China According to governmental statistics, the total number of crimes committed in China has decreased over the past years, amounting to 4.42 million cases in 2022, the lowest number in the last ten years. However, the number of arrests of criminal suspects in China reached a high in 2019 with over 1.09 million arrests, receding only recently due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fraud, theft, and assault were the top three types of crimes in China. The country has a lower murder rate compared to many other countries in the world. City safety in China Generally speaking, the crime rate is associated with population density. In regions with higher population densities, there are also more theft and robbery crimes committed. Even though some Chinese cities have the highest population densities in the world, the crime rate of these regions are still low when compared to global rates. Cities in China are also widely covered with closed-circuit television cameras, which have contributed positively to the reduction of crimes as well as to the crime detection rate.
Between 2014 and 2023, the annual number of crimes committed in the country decreased. In 2014, the number of crimes reported by the police to the judicial authority amounted to 2.8 million, whereas in 2023, this figure decreased to 2.34 million. Crime in Italy In 2023, the most common crime in Italy was theft. The police reported about one million delinquencies to the juridical authority. The three regions with the highest number of thefts were Lombardy, Lazio, and Campania. Fiat Panda: the most frequently stolen passenger car in Italy Vehicle theft is another common crime in Italy, which in 2017 about 20 percent of Italians feared. In the year considered, the most frequently stolen passenger cars were the Fiat Panda, Fiat Punto, and Fiat Cinquecento.
The most common type of crime registered in Russia in the first 10 months of 2022 was theft, occupying nearly 36 percent of the total number of offenses recorded by national law enforcement authorities. Furthermore, almost 17 percent of crimes were classified as fraud.
In 2023, a total of ******* crimes were recorded by the police in Taiwan. Besides offenses against public safety, most common were fraud and theft with around ****** and ****** cases respectively.
In 2023, the state with the highest crime rate in the United States per 100,000 inhabitants was New Mexico. That year, the crime rate was ******** crimes per 100,000 people. In comparison, New Hampshire had the lowest crime rate at ****** crimes per 100,000 people. Crime rate The crime rate in the United States has generally decreased over time. There are several factors attributed to the decrease in the crime rate across the United States. An increase in the number of police officers and an increase in income are some of the reasons for a decrease in the crime rate. Unfortunately, people of color have been disproportionately affected by crime rates, as they are more likely to be arrested for a crime versus a white person. Crime rates regionally The District of Columbia had the highest rate of reported violent crimes in the United States in 2023 per 100,000 inhabitants. The most common crime clearance type in metropolitan counties in the United States in 2020 was murder and non-negligent manslaughter. The second most dangerous city in the country in 2020 was Detroit. Detroit has faced severe levels of economic and demographic declines in the past years. Not only has the population decreased, the city has filed for bankruptcy. Despite the median household income increasing, the city still struggles financially.
In 2022, robberies and thefts was the type of crime reported most often in Sweden. That year, there were registered over 390,000 cases of robberies and theft. Graffiti and vandalism was the second most reported type of crime in Sweden, followed by fraud and counterfeiting. That year, there were registered 395 homicides or violence causing death in Sweden.
According to a 2023 survey, some *** percent of adults ages 20 years and above reported being a victim of an online crime. Online criminal offenses were the most common type of crime that year. It was followed by victimization by violence or threat of violence, which was experienced by just over * percent of the population. Sexual harassment and theft were reported by some * percent of respondents. Cybercrime trends and demographics Information theft and unauthorized distribution of information were the most common of cybercrime incidents, affecting almost ** percent of victims, closely followed by identity theft at nearly ** percent. These statistics reveal the primary focus of cybercriminals on obtaining and exploiting personal data. Interestingly, the age group most vulnerable to cybercrime was 35-44 year-olds. Nearly ** percent of Israelis in this age range reported being victimized by cyber criminals. In contrast, those aged 65 and older experienced a lower victimization rate of *** percent, suggesting that middle-aged adults may be more exposed to online risks. Safety and violent crime diverge along ethnic lines Despite the rise in cybercrime, physical safety remains a concern for many Israelis. In 2023, ** percent of Jews and other ethnicities felt safe walking in their neighborhoods after dark, compared to **** percent of Arab Israelis. However, these figures represent the lowest levels of perceived personal safety since 2014. The disparity in safety perceptions is further highlighted by the alarming increase in violent crime against Arab Israelis, with *** victims reported in 2023 - a staggering *** percent increase from the previous year.
In France, in April 2025, the most common type of offense reported to the police was non-violent robbery against persons, with ****** cases. Moreover, *** armed robberies were committed during that time.
In 2023, an estimated 1,21,467 violent crimes occurred in the United States. This is a decrease from the year before, when 1,256,671 violent crimes were reported. Violent crime in the United States The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that violent crime fell nationwide in the period from 1990 to 2023. Violent crime was at a height of 1.93 million crimes in 1992, but has since reached a low of 1.15 million violent crimes in 2014. When conducting crime reporting, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program considered murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault to be violent crimes, because they are offenses which involve force or threat of violence. In 2023, there were 19,252 reported murder and nonnegligent manslaughter cases in the United States. California ranked first on a list of U.S. states by number of murders, followed by Texas, and Florida.The greatest number of murders were committed by murderers of unknown relationship to their victim. “Girlfriend” was the fourth most common relationship of victim to offender in 2023, with a reported 568 partners murdering their girlfriends that year, while the sixth most common was “wife.” In addition, seven people were murdered by their employees and 12 people were murdered by their employers. The most used murder weapon in 2023 was the handgun, which was used in 7,1 murders that year. According to the FBI, firearms (of all types) were used in more than half of the nation’s murders. The total number of firearms manufactured in the U.S. annually has reached over 13 million units.
Between 2003 and 2022, women were the majority of sex trafficking victims in almost every world region. In Southern Europe, 88 percent of people forced to engage in sex against their will were women. Australia and New Zealand was the only region where men constituted a larger share of sex trafficking victims, with 91 percent.
The most common type of crime committed on streets and in squares and parks of Russia was theft, having occupied **** percent of the total offenses recorded in these areas in 2024. Road offenses accounted for **** percent of criminal acts committed outside.
In the 2024/25 reporting year there were 299,111 crimes recorded by the police in Scotland, with 111,054 of these crimes categorized as crimes of dishonesty, the most common crime type in this year.
In April 2024, within the Mexican state of Puebla, the most prevalent crime reported was robbery, accounting for 42.27 percent of all documented offenses. It was followed by domestic violence and incidents of physical injuries.
In 2024, the topmost crime in Panama was domestic violence, with over 21 thousand registered cases, followed by thefts, with almost 17 thousand cases.
In 2023, a total of 328,800 crimes were reported in Norway. The highest number of crimes were related to theft, burglary, and robberies, reaching 118,000 cases. With 55,000 cases, traffic crimes accounted for the second most crimes, followed by violent crimes with 34,000 cases. Moreover, there were 40,000 cases related to other types of crime.
In 2023, the violent crime rate in the United States was at 374.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. However, the total rate of property crime was far higher, at 1,916.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
In 2023, property crime was the most common type of crime committed in the United States, with over 6.41 million offenses reported to the FBI. In the same year, there were around 1.22 million cases of violent crime reported to the FBI, of which there were 19,252 cases of homicide, including murder and nonnegligent manslaughter.