Crime Rate By State

Last updated September 18, 2024

Crime Rate (per 100k)
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1.New MexicoNew Mexico6,462
2.LouisianaLouisiana6,408
3.ColoradoColorado6,091
4.South CarolinaSouth Carolina5,973
5.ArkansasArkansas5,899
6.OklahomaOklahoma5,870
7.WashingtonWashington5,759
8.TennesseeTennessee5,658
9.OregonOregon5,610
10.MissouriMissouri5,605
11.AlaskaAlaska5,359
12.UtahUtah5,190
13.HawaiiHawaii5,077
14.ArizonaArizona4,940
15.TexasTexas4,937
16.North CarolinaNorth Carolina4,872
17.KansasKansas4,823
18.AlabamaAlabama4,727
19.CaliforniaCalifornia4,720
20.MontanaMontana4,711
21.North DakotaNorth Dakota4,577
22.MinnesotaMinnesota4,527
23.MississippiMississippi4,494
24.South DakotaSouth Dakota4,415
25.GeorgiaGeorgia4,415
26.DelawareDelaware4,355
27.NevadaNevada4,314
28.NebraskaNebraska4,152
29.OhioOhio4,009
30.IndianaIndiana3,924
31.FloridaFlorida3,922
32.KentuckyKentucky3,818
33.IowaIowa3,700
34.PennsylvaniaPennsylvania3,678
35.MarylandMaryland3,619
36.IllinoisIllinois3,545
37.WyomingWyoming3,455
38.ConnecticutConnecticut3,312
39.WisconsinWisconsin3,295
40.MichiganMichigan3,200
41.New YorkNew York3,185
42.West VirginiaWest Virginia3,155
43.VirginiaVirginia3,121
44.Rhode IslandRhode Island2,722
45.VermontVermont2,607
46.New JerseyNew Jersey2,512
47.IdahoIdaho2,466
48.MaineMaine2,421
49.MassachusettsMassachusetts2,415
50.New HampshireNew Hampshire2,344

Introduction

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.

States with the Highest Crime Rates

Unveiling the states with the highest crime rates (per 100,000), New Mexico tops the list with a figure of 6,462. This fact paints a concerning picture about the prevailing crime rates in the state and urges for immediate enforcement of effective measures. Louisiana marginally trails behind New Mexico with a reported crime rate of 6,408 per 100,000.

Ranking third, Colorado has a reported annual crime rate of 6,091 per 100,000. Imminently behind Colorado, South Carolina and Arkansas exhibit crime rates of 5,973 and 5,899 respectively per 100,000 population.

The states of Oklahoma, Washington, Tennessee, Oregon, and Missouri also showcase significant crime rates ranging between 5,605 to 5,870 per 100,000 residents.

States with Highest Crime Rates (per 100k):

  1. New Mexico - 6,462
  2. Louisiana - 6,408
  3. Colorado - 6,091
  4. South Carolina - 5,973
  5. Arkansas - 5,899
  6. Oklahoma - 5,870
  7. Washington - 5,759
  8. Tennessee - 5,658
  9. Oregon - 5,610
  10. Missouri - 5,605

States with the Lowest Crime Rates

Leading the charge when it comes to the lowest reported crime rate per 100k is New Hampshire, with a rate of just 2,344. Not far behind on the list is Massachusetts with a crime rate of 2,415, immediately followed by Maine with a rate of 2,421 per 100k. Idaho comes in as the fourth state with the lowest crime rate, calculating an occurrence of 2,466 incidents per 100k people. New Jersey rounds out the top five with a crime rate of 2,512 per 100k.

Further down the list, we find Vermont, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia, and New York, demonstrating crime rates ranging from 2,607 to 3,185 incidents reported per 100k. It's interesting to note that New York, once notorious for high crime rates, has managed to reduce incidents significantly over the years, now ranking 41st in terms of crime rates per 100k.

States with the Lowest Crime Rates (per 100k):

  1. New Hampshire - 2,344
  2. Massachusetts - 2,415
  3. Maine - 2,421
  4. Idaho - 2,466
  5. New Jersey - 2,512
  6. Vermont - 2,607
  7. Rhode Island - 2,722
  8. Virginia - 3,121
  9. West Virginia - 3,155
  10. New York - 3,185

By Region

Alabama

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#18

Alaska

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#11

Arizona

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#14

Arkansas

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#5

California

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#19

Colorado

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#3

Connecticut

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Ranked in U.S.

#38

Delaware

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#26

Florida

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#31

Georgia

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#25

Hawaii

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#13

Idaho

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Ranked in U.S.

#47

Illinois

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#36

Indiana

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#30

Iowa

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#33

Kansas

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#17

Kentucky

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#32

Louisiana

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#2

Maine

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#48

Maryland

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#35

Massachusetts

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#49

Michigan

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#40

Minnesota

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#22

Mississippi

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#23

Missouri

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#10

Montana

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#20

Nebraska

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#28

Nevada

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#27

New Hampshire

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#50

New Jersey

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#46

New Mexico

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#1

New York

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#41

North Carolina

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#16

North Dakota

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#21

Ohio

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#29

Oklahoma

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#6

Oregon

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#9

Pennsylvania

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Ranked in U.S.

#34

Rhode Island

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#44

South Carolina

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#4

South Dakota

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#24

Tennessee

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#8

Texas

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#15

Utah

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#12

Vermont

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Ranked in U.S.

#45

Virginia

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#43

Washington

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#7

West Virginia

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Ranked in U.S.

#42

Wisconsin

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Ranked in U.S.

#39

Wyoming

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Ranked in U.S.

#37

Table

Region ↕Crime Rate (per 100k)↕
Alabama iconAlabama4,727
Alaska iconAlaska5,359
Arizona iconArizona4,940
Arkansas iconArkansas5,899
California iconCalifornia4,720
Colorado iconColorado6,091
Connecticut iconConnecticut3,312
Delaware iconDelaware4,355
Florida iconFlorida3,922
Georgia iconGeorgia4,415
Hawaii iconHawaii5,077
Idaho iconIdaho2,466
Illinois iconIllinois3,545
Indiana iconIndiana3,924
Iowa iconIowa3,700
Kansas iconKansas4,823
Kentucky iconKentucky3,818
Louisiana iconLouisiana6,408
Maine iconMaine2,421
Maryland iconMaryland3,619
Massachusetts iconMassachusetts2,415
Michigan iconMichigan3,200
Minnesota iconMinnesota4,527
Mississippi iconMississippi4,494
Missouri iconMissouri5,605
Montana iconMontana4,711
Nebraska iconNebraska4,152
Nevada iconNevada4,314
New Hampshire iconNew Hampshire2,344
New Jersey iconNew Jersey2,512
New Mexico iconNew Mexico6,462
New York iconNew York3,185
North Carolina iconNorth Carolina4,872
North Dakota iconNorth Dakota4,577
Ohio iconOhio4,009
Oklahoma iconOklahoma5,870
Oregon iconOregon5,610
Pennsylvania iconPennsylvania3,678
Rhode Island iconRhode Island2,722
South Carolina iconSouth Carolina5,973
South Dakota iconSouth Dakota4,415
Tennessee iconTennessee5,658
Texas iconTexas4,937
Utah iconUtah5,190
Vermont iconVermont2,607
Virginia iconVirginia3,121
Washington iconWashington5,759
West Virginia iconWest Virginia3,155
Wisconsin iconWisconsin3,295
Wyoming iconWyoming3,455
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