Theft is the most common property crime, assault is the most common violent crime
Larceny/Theft – 1401.9
Motor Vehicle theft – 282.7
Burglary – 269.8
Aggravated Assault – 268.2
Robbery – 66.1
Rape – 40.0
Murder/nonnegligent manslaughter – 6.3
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Notable Changes
The FBI’s crime statistics estimates for 2022 show that national violent crime decreased an estimated 1.7% in 2022 compared to 2021 estimates:
Murders/Manslaughter
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter recorded a 2022 estimated nationwide decrease of 6.1% compared to the previous year.
Sexual Crimes
In 2022, the estimated number of offenses in the revised rape category saw an estimated 5.4% decrease.
Assault
Aggravated assault in 2022 decreased an estimated 1.1% in 2022.
