Fewer than half of crimes in the U.S. are reported, and fewer than half of reported crimes are solved

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April 23, 2024

What the data says about crime in the U.S.

Fewer than half of crimes in the U.S. are reported, and fewer than half of reported crimes are solved

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Fewer than half of crimes in the U.S. are reported, and fewer than half of reported crimes are solved

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What the data says about crime in the U.S.
U.S. violent and property crime rates have plunged since 1990s, regardless of data source
Americans tend to believe crime is up nationally, less so locally
Since 2021, concerns about crime have grown among both Republicans and Democrats
Theft is most common property crime, assault is most common violent crime
Most vehicle thefts are reported to police, but relatively few result in arrest
Police clearance rates for violent crimes have declined in recent years

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