Crime rates across the United States show significant variations from state to state, with some regions experiencing substantially higher incidents of criminal activity than others. According to a comprehensive 2023 Statista report, complemented by FBI crime statistics, several states consistently recorded crime rates that were more than double the national average.
The data encompasses various criminal activities, including violent crimes, property crimes, and other reported offenses. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, along with Statista’s analysis of crime rates per 100,000 population, offers valuable insights into the current state of criminal activity across America.
New Mexico Tops the List
New Mexico ranks as the state with the highest crime rate in 2023, according to Statista’s report, with 3,636.83 incidents per 100,000 population. With a resident population of 2.11 million as reported by Statista, the state recorded 14,761 violent crimes in 2023, according to FBI statistics. Compared to 2022, this represents a decrease from 15,765 violent crimes.
Colorado’s Concerning Numbers
Statista’s analysis places Colorado second on the list with 3,352.88 crimes per 100,000 residents. With a population of 5.88 million according to Statista, the FBI data shows that the state experienced 27,645 violent crimes throughout 2023. This marks a decrease from 29,267 violent crimes recorded in 2022.
Washington State’s Challenge
Taking the third position in Statista’s rankings, Washington state reported 3,243.93 crimes per 100,000 population. With a resident population of 7.81 million as reported by Statista, FBI records indicate 27,818 violent crimes occurred in the state during 2023. This represents a decrease from 29,454 violent crimes in 2022.
Louisiana’s High Crime Rate
Louisiana ranks fourth in Statista’s report with 3,178.2 crimes per 100,000 residents. According to FBI data, the state, with a population of 4.57 million as reported by Statista, recorded 23,692 violent crimes in 2023. This shows a significant decrease from 26,414 violent crimes reported in 2022.
Tennessee’s Statistical Profile
Tennessee occupies the fifth position with 2,990.01 crimes per 100,000 population, based on Statista’s findings. With a resident population of 7.13 million according to Statista, the FBI reported 44,788 violent crimes in the state during 2023. This represents a slight decrease from 44,946 violent crimes in 2022.
Nevada’s Crime Landscape
Nevada ranks sixth in Statista’s analysis with 2,933.75 crimes per 100,000 residents. The FBI documented 13,262 violent crimes in the state throughout 2023, which has a population of 3.19 million according to Statista. This shows a decrease from 14,556 violent crimes recorded in 2022.
Oregon’s Statistical Standing
According to Statista, Oregon places seventh with 2,916.95 crimes per 100,000 population. The state, with a resident population of 4.32 million as reported by Statista, recorded 13,837 violent crimes in 2023, as per FBI data. This marks a decrease from 14,810 violent crimes reported in 2022.
Arkansas’s Crime Profile
Arkansas ranks eighth in Statista’s report with 2,848.81 crimes per 100,000 residents. FBI statistics show 18,655 violent crimes occurred in the state during 2023, which has a population of 3.07 million according to Statista. This represents a decrease from 19,720 violent crimes in 2022.
California’s Crime Statistics
California holds the ninth position with 2,833.84 crimes per 100,000 population, according to Statista. With a resident population of 38.97 million as reported by Statista, the FBI reported 199,998 violent crimes in the state throughout 2023. This shows an increase from 194,358 violent crimes recorded in 2022.
South Carolina’s Numbers
South Carolina ranks tenth in Statista’s analysis with 2,664.12 crimes per 100,000 residents. The state, with a population of 5.37 million according to Statista, recorded 25,109 violent crimes in 2023, according to FBI data. This represents a decrease from 26,326 violent crimes in 2022.
Texas Crime Data
Texas places eleventh with 2,644.34 crimes per 100,000 population in Statista’s report. The FBI documented 123,756 violent crimes in the state during 2023, which has a resident population of 30.5 million, according to Statista. This shows a substantial decrease from 130,444 violent crimes in 2022.
Alaska’s Crime Profile
Alaska ranks twelfth according to Statista, with 2,603.74 crimes per 100,000 residents. With a population of 730,000 as reported by Statista, FBI records show 5,330 violent crimes occurred in the state throughout 2023. This marks a decrease from 5,668 violent crimes reported in 2022. The reduction follows the national trend of declining violent crime rates.
Oklahoma’s Standing
Oklahoma completes the list with 2,562.2 crimes per 100,000 population, according to Statista’s analysis. The FBI reported 16,785 violent crimes in the state during 2023, which has a resident population of 4.05 million according to Statista. This represents a decrease from 17,154 violent crimes in 2022.
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