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  1. U.S. crime rate trend perception 1990-2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Dec 12, 2024
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    Statista (2024). U.S. crime rate trend perception 1990-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/205525/public-perception-of-trend-in-crime-problem-in-the-usa/
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 12, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2024, about 64 percent of Americans felt there is more crime now in the United States than there was a year ago. A further 29 percent of survey respondents said that there was less crime in the U.S. in 2024 than there was the year previous.

  2. Reported violent crime rate in the U.S. 1990-2023

    • statista.com
    • ai-chatbox.pro
    Updated Nov 14, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Reported violent crime rate in the U.S. 1990-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/191219/reported-violent-crime-rate-in-the-usa-since-1990/
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    Nov 14, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    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.

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    Murder Rate in the U.S. (1985–2023)

    • consumershield.com
    csv
    Updated Jun 11, 2025
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    ConsumerShield Research Team (2025). Murder Rate in the U.S. (1985–2023) [Dataset]. https://www.consumershield.com/articles/murder-rate-by-year
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 11, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    ConsumerShield Research Team
    License

    Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The graph illustrates the murder rate in the United States from 1985 to 2023. The x-axis represents the years, labeled with two-digit abbreviations from '85 to '23, while the y-axis shows the annual murder rate per 100,000 individuals. Throughout this 39-year period, the murder rate fluctuates between a high of 10.66 in 1991 and a low of 4.7 in 2014. Overall, the data reveals a significant downward trend in the murder rate from the mid-1980s, reaching its lowest point in the mid-2010s, followed by slight increases in the most recent years.

  4. Crime rate U.S. 2023, by state

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Crime rate U.S. 2023, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/301549/us-crimes-committed-state/
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    Jun 23, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    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.

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    U.S. Murder/Homicide Rate

    • macrotrends.net
    csv
    Updated Jun 30, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). U.S. Murder/Homicide Rate [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/usa/united-states/murder-homicide-rate
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 30, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1990 - Dec 31, 2021
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Historical chart and dataset showing U.S. murder/homicide rate per 100K population by year from 1990 to 2021.

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    Crime Incidents in 2024

    • catalog.data.gov
    • opendata.dc.gov
    • +4more
    Updated Apr 2, 2025
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    Metropolitan Police Department (2025). Crime Incidents in 2024 [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/crime-incidents-in-2024
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    Apr 2, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    Metropolitan Police Department
    Description

    The dataset contains a subset of locations and attributes of incidents reported in the ASAP (Analytical Services Application) crime report database by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Visit crimecards.dc.gov for more information. This data is shared via an automated process where addresses are geocoded to the District's Master Address Repository and assigned to the appropriate street block. Block locations for some crime points could not be automatically assigned resulting in 0,0 for x,y coordinates. These can be interactively assigned using the MAR Geocoder.On February 1 2020, the methodology of geography assignments of crime data was modified to increase accuracy. From January 1 2020 going forward, all crime data will have Ward, ANC, SMD, BID, Neighborhood Cluster, Voting Precinct, Block Group and Census Tract values calculated prior to, rather than after, anonymization to the block level. This change impacts approximately one percent of Ward assignments.

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    Crime Data from 2020 to Present

    • catalog.data.gov
    • data.lacity.org
    • +1more
    Updated Jun 29, 2025
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    data.lacity.org (2025). Crime Data from 2020 to Present [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/crime-data-from-2020-to-present
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 29, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    data.lacity.org
    Description

    ***Starting on March 7th, 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) will adopt a new Records Management System for reporting crimes and arrests. This new system is being implemented to comply with the FBI's mandate to collect NIBRS-only data (NIBRS — FBI - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/ucr/nibrs). During this transition, users will temporarily see only incidents reported in the retiring system. However, the LAPD is actively working on generating new NIBRS datasets to ensure a smoother and more efficient reporting system. *** **Update 1/18/2024 - LAPD is facing issues with posting the Crime data, but we are taking immediate action to resolve the problem. We understand the importance of providing reliable and up-to-date information and are committed to delivering it. As we work through the issues, we have temporarily reduced our updates from weekly to bi-weekly to ensure that we provide accurate information. Our team is actively working to identify and resolve these issues promptly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Rest assured, we are doing everything we can to fix the problem and get back to providing weekly updates as soon as possible. ** This dataset reflects incidents of crime in the City of Los Angeles dating back to 2020. This data is transcribed from original crime reports that are typed on paper and therefore there may be some inaccuracies within the data. Some location fields with missing data are noted as (0°, 0°). Address fields are only provided to the nearest hundred block in order to maintain privacy. This data is as accurate as the data in the database. Please note questions or concerns in the comments.

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    United States - Intentional Homicides (per 100;000 People)

    • tradingeconomics.com
    csv, excel, json, xml
    Updated Jun 9, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). United States - Intentional Homicides (per 100;000 People) [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/intentional-homicides-per-100-000-people-wb-data.html
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    csv, excel, xml, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 9, 2017
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Intentional homicides (per 100,000 people) in United States was reported at 6.8075 in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Intentional homicides (per 100;000 people) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

  9. Most dangerous cities in the U.S. 2023, by violent crime rate

    • statista.com
    Updated Dec 12, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Most dangerous cities in the U.S. 2023, by violent crime rate [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/217685/most-dangerous-cities-in-north-america-by-crime-rate/
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 12, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, around 3,640.56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents were reported in Oakland, California. This made Oakland the most dangerous city in the United States in that year. Four categories of violent crimes were used: murder and non-negligent manslaughter; forcible rape; robbery; and aggravated assault. Only cities with a population of at least 200,000 were considered.

  10. Reported violent crime rate U.S. 2023, by state

    • statista.com
    Updated Nov 14, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Reported violent crime rate U.S. 2023, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/200445/reported-violent-crime-rate-in-the-us-states/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 14, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, the District of Columbia had the highest reported violent crime rate in the United States, with 1,150.9 violent crimes per 100,000 of the population. Maine had the lowest reported violent crime rate, with 102.5 offenses per 100,000 of the population. Life in the District The District of Columbia has seen a fluctuating population over the past few decades. Its population decreased throughout the 1990s, when its crime rate was at its peak, but has been steadily recovering since then. While unemployment in the District has also been falling, it still has had a high poverty rate in recent years. The gentrification of certain areas within Washington, D.C. over the past few years has made the contrast between rich and poor even greater and is also pushing crime out into the Maryland and Virginia suburbs around the District. Law enforcement in the U.S. Crime in the U.S. is trending downwards compared to years past, despite Americans feeling that crime is a problem in their country. In addition, the number of full-time law enforcement officers in the U.S. has increased recently, who, in keeping with the lower rate of crime, have also made fewer arrests than in years past.

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    Mexico Crime Rate & Statistics

    • macrotrends.net
    csv
    Updated Jun 30, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). Mexico Crime Rate & Statistics [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/mex/mexico/crime-rate-statistics
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 30, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    MACROTRENDS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1990 - Dec 31, 2021
    Area covered
    Mexico
    Description

    Historical chart and dataset showing Mexico crime rate per 100K population by year from 1990 to 2021.

  12. Latin America & Caribbean: homicide rate 2024, by country

    • statista.com
    • ai-chatbox.pro
    Updated Mar 4, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Latin America & Caribbean: homicide rate 2024, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/947781/homicide-rates-latin-america-caribbean-country/
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 4, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Americas, Latin America, Caribbean, LAC
    Description

    In 2024, the highest homicide rate among 22 Latin American and Caribbean countries surveyed was in Haiti, with around 62 murders committed per 100,000 inhabitants. Trinidad and Tobago came in second, with a homicide rate of 46, while Honduras ranked seventh, with 25. In the same year, the lowest rate was recorded in El Salvador, with a homicide rate of 1.9 per 100,000 inhabitants. A violence-ridden region Violence and crime are some of the most pressing problems affecting Latin American society nowadays. More than 40 of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world are located in this region, as well as one of the twenty countries with the least peace in the world according to the Global Peace Index. Despite governments’ large spending on security and high imprisonment rates, drug and weapon trafficking, organized crime, and gangs have turned violence into an epidemic that affects the whole region and a solution to this issue appears to be hardly attainable. The cost of violence in Mexico Mexico stands out as an example of the great cost that violence inflicts upon a country, since beyond claiming human lives, it also affects everyday life and has a negative impact on the economy. Mexicans have a high perceived level of insecurity, as they do not only fear becoming victims of homicide, but also of other common crimes, such as assault or rape. Such fear prevents people from performing everyday activities, for instance, going out at night, taking a taxi or going to the movies or the theater. Furthermore, the economic toll of violence in Mexico is more than considerable. For example, the cost of homicide and violent crime amounted to 2099.8 and 1778.1 billion Mexican pesos in 2023, respectively.

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    Crime Data

    • data.fortworthtexas.gov
    application/rdfxml +5
    Updated Jun 29, 2025
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    City of Fort Worth (2025). Crime Data [Dataset]. https://data.fortworthtexas.gov/Public-Safety/Crime-Data/k6ic-7kp7
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    csv, json, tsv, application/rssxml, xml, application/rdfxmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jun 29, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    City of Fort Worth
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    This data comes from the police department and includes crime data sorted by offense. To respect the privacy of juvenile offenses and witnesses the data has been generalized to the hundred block of the event. Cases involving juvenile related data has been removed. The data is updated weekly.

  14. Number of crimes committed U.S. 2023, by state

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of crimes committed U.S. 2023, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/301118/us-crimes-committed-state/
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    Jun 23, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, ********* property and violent crimes were reported in California - the most out of any state. Texas followed behind, with ******* reported crimes. However, as the FBI estimates national trends of crime by asking law enforcement agencies across the country to self-report their crime data, the reported number of crimes committed in each state is dependent upon whether they provided the information to the Bureau's crime reporting system. For example, the state of Florida reported only *** percent of their crime data in 2022, raising the question of whether Florida has again failed to report the majority of their crimes in 2023 and if they should be higher up on this list. As many states have neglected to report all of their crime data to the FBI in the last few years, the total numbers may not accurately represent the number of crimes committed in each state.

  15. Number, percentage and rate of homicide victims, by racialized identity...

    • www150.statcan.gc.ca
    • data.urbandatacentre.ca
    • +3more
    Updated Jul 25, 2024
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    Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2024). Number, percentage and rate of homicide victims, by racialized identity group, gender and region [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.25318/3510020601-eng
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    Jul 25, 2024
    Dataset provided by
    Statistics Canadahttps://statcan.gc.ca/en
    Area covered
    Canada
    Description

    Number, percentage and rate (per 100,000 population) of homicide victims, by racialized identity group (total, by racialized identity group; racialized identity group; South Asian; Chinese; Black; Filipino; Arab; Latin American; Southeast Asian; West Asian; Korean; Japanese; other racialized identity group; multiple racialized identity; racialized identity, but racialized identity group is unknown; rest of the population; unknown racialized identity group), gender (all genders; male; female; gender unknown) and region (Canada; Atlantic region; Quebec; Ontario; Prairies region; British Columbia; territories), 2019 to 2023.

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    Crime Statistics By Countries, Cities And Facts (2025)

    • sci-tech-today.com
    Updated May 16, 2025
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    Sci-Tech Today (2025). Crime Statistics By Countries, Cities And Facts (2025) [Dataset]. https://www.sci-tech-today.com/stats/crime-statistics-updated/
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    Dataset updated
    May 16, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Sci-Tech Today
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    https://www.sci-tech-today.com/privacy-policyhttps://www.sci-tech-today.com/privacy-policy

    Time period covered
    2022 - 2032
    Area covered
    Global
    Description

    Introduction

    Crime statistics: Crime Statistics serve as a crucial tool for understanding and addressing criminal activities within a society. In India, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), established in 1986, is responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data across the country. This data collection aids in identifying trends, allocating resources, and formulating policies to combat crime effectively.

    In 2024, India reported a crime rate of 445.9 incidents per 100,000 people, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.56% compared to the previous year. The most prevalent crimes included theft, robbery, and assault. Notably, rape cases increased by 1.1%, and kidnappings saw a surge of 5.1%.

    Regional disparities were evident, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest per capita crime rate at 7.4, followed by Arunachal Pradesh at 5.8, and Jharkhand at 5.3. Urban areas continued to experience higher crime rates compared to rural regions.

    The NCRB employs a systematic approach to crime data analysis, encompassing five key steps: collection, categorization, analysis, dissemination, and evaluation. This methodology ensures that the data is not only accurate but also actionable, facilitating informed decision-making by law enforcement agencies and policymakers.

    Understanding crime statistics is essential for developing effective strategies to enhance public safety and reduce criminal activities across the nation.

    These numbers don't tell the whole story, but they give us a good starting point to understand what's happening in our communities. They can be used as tools to help criminal justice professionals anticipate increased risk of crime.

  17. Mexico: number of crimes 2024, by type

    • statista.com
    Updated Jul 5, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Mexico: number of crimes 2024, by type [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/982523/crimes-number-mexico-type/
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    Jul 5, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jan 2024
    Area covered
    Mexico
    Description

    In January 2024, the most usual type of crime reported in Mexico was domestic violence. In that month, the cases of this type of violence amounted to around 20,814 cases. Regarding property crimes, the highest number of occurrences were vehicle thefts, with nearly 11,887 reported crimes.

    Domestic violence Domestic violence stands out as the crime with the highest incidence and, paradoxically, one of the least attended to by the government. Public spending allocated to combat domestic violence has been dismally low, with a value only around 25 percent of the spending on the military. Adding to the concern, this budget has witnessed a consistent decrease each year since 2015. This decline in resources has had severe consequences, leading to a surge in domestic violence crimes, with many resulting in homicides. It's noteworthy that the majority of registered femicides occur within the confines of closed domestic spaces and are often committed by the partners of the victims. This paints a concerning picture of the challenges faced in addressing and preventing domestic violence.

    Mexico and the most violent cities in the world
    Mexico hosts seven of the most dangerous cities globally, with Celaya ranking as the number one in terms of murder rate, registering a staggering 109.39 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants and the most of these other cities are concentrated in the upper region of the country, highlighting the significant regional variations in safety and security. On the other hand, the capital, Mexico City, has experienced a decreasing trend in crime incidence, with a notable decrease from 2018 to 2022, nonetheless, the crime rate is still high. As a result, crime and insecurity have become the primary concern for nearly half of the country's population, underscoring the pressing need for addressing these issues.

  18. World's most dangerous cities, by murder rate 2024

    • statista.com
    • ai-chatbox.pro
    Updated Jul 3, 2024
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    Statista Research Department (2024). World's most dangerous cities, by murder rate 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/topics/12305/homicide-in-the-united-states/
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    Jul 3, 2024
    Dataset provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Authors
    Statista Research Department
    Description

    In 2024, Colima in Mexico ranked as the world's most dangerous city with a homicide rate of 140 per 100,000 inhabitants. Seven of the 10 cities with the highest murder rates worldwide are found in Mexico. The list does not include countries where war and conflict exist. Latin America dominates murder statistics Except for Mandela Bay, all the cities on the list are found in Latin America. Latin America also dominate the list of the world's most dangerous countries. Violence in Latin America is caused in great part by drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and gang wars. Crime in South Africa Mandela Bay in South Africa is the only city outside Latin America among the 10 most dangerous cities worldwide. The country is struggling with extremely high levels of inequality, and is struggling with high levels of crime and power outages, harming the country's economy and driving more people into unemployment and poverty.

  19. Number of homicides in Colombia 2024, by region

    • statista.com
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    Updated Mar 6, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of homicides in Colombia 2024, by region [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/919953/number-homicides-colombia-department/
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 6, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Colombia
    Description

    Antioquia and Valle del Cauca were the departments where most homicides were recorded in Colombia throughout 2024, with 1,649 and 2,265 murders respectively. By contrast, only 2 homicide was registered in Guainía. In total, 13,341 homicides were recorded in Colombia. Homicides During 2024, Colombia ranked as the sixth South American country with the highest homicide rate. Even though Colombia ranks quite high, the homicide rate has remained stable for the last decade, between 24 and 26.8 cases per each 100,000 inhabitants. The situation with crime, poverty, and drug trafficking stays as barriers to the betterment of peace for the citizens.
    How much does crime cost?
    Crime always takes a toll on the economic development of a country, adding to the insecurity and instability of the country. As a consequence, governments spend a lot to try to stop the further development of crime. For example, Colombia’s public spending on order and security increased 220 percent from 2010 to 2023. And the economic cost of violence is estimated at over 274 billion U.S. dollars per year.

  20. Gun violence rate U.S. 2025, by state

    • statista.com
    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Gun violence rate U.S. 2025, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1380025/us-gun-violence-rate-by-state/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 23, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    United States
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    In recent years, gun violence in the United States has become an alarmingly common occurrence. From 2016, there has been over ****** homicides by firearm in the U.S. each year and firearms have been found to make up the majority of murder weapons in the country by far, demonstrating increasing rates of gun violence occurring throughout the nation. As of 2025, Mississippi was the state with the highest gun violence rate per 100,000 residents in the United States, at **** percent, followed by Louisiana, at **** percent. In comparison, Massachusetts had a gun violence rate of *** percent, the lowest out of all the states. The importance of gun laws Gun laws in the United States vary from state to state, which has been found to affect the differing rates of gun violence throughout the country. Fewer people die by gun violence in states where gun safety laws have been passed, while gun violence rates remain high in states where gun usage is easily permitted and even encouraged. In addition, some states suffer from high rates of gun violence despite having strong gun safety laws due to gun trafficking, as traffickers can distribute firearms illegally past state lines. The right to bear arms Despite evidence from other countries demonstrating that strict gun control measures reduce rates of gun violence, the United States has remained reluctant to enact gun control laws. This can largely be attributed to the Second Amendment of the Constitution, which states that citizens have the right to bear arms. Consequently, gun control has become a highly partisan issue in the U.S., with ** percent of Democrats believing that it was more important to limit gun ownership while ** percent of Republicans felt that it was more important to protect the right of Americans to own guns.

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Statista (2024). U.S. crime rate trend perception 1990-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/205525/public-perception-of-trend-in-crime-problem-in-the-usa/
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U.S. crime rate trend perception 1990-2024

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Dataset updated
Dec 12, 2024
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United States
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In 2024, about 64 percent of Americans felt there is more crime now in the United States than there was a year ago. A further 29 percent of survey respondents said that there was less crime in the U.S. in 2024 than there was the year previous.

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