What the data says about crime in the U.S.
Federal statistics show dramatic declines in U.S. violent and property crime rates since the early 1990s.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Federal statistics show dramatic declines in U.S. violent and property crime rates since the early 1990s.
More than nine-in-ten Americans (93%) say high school grades should be at least a minor factor in admissions decisions.
Trust in scientists and medical scientists has fallen below pre-pandemic levels, with 29% of U.S. adults saying they have a great deal of confidence in medical scientists to act in the best interests of the public. This is down from 40% in November 2020 and 35% in January 2019, before COVID-19 emerged. Other prominent groups – including the military, police officers and public school principals – have also seen their ratings decline.
In 2018-19, 79% of White elementary and secondary public school students went to schools where at least half of their peers were also White.
With more states authorizing the use of marijuana, the public continues to favor legalizing it for medical and recreational purposes.
Dealing with coronavirus has declined as a policy priority, especially among Republicans. This marks a shift from last year, when the economy and the coronavirus both topped the public’s policy agenda.
While views of and experiences with police vary substantially across demographic groups, there is support for a number of police reforms.
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Mothers are more likely than fathers to be extremely or very worried about a school shooting, and concerns also vary by race and ethnicity.
53% of parents of K-12 students say schools in the United States should be providing a mix of in-person and online instruction this winter.
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