In 2020, the state with the highest crime rate in the United States per 100,000 inhabitants was New Mexico. That year, the crime rate was 3,620.15 crimes per 100,000 people. In comparison, New Hampshire had the lowest crime rate at 1,245.28 crimes per 100,000 people.
Crime rate
The crime rate in the United States has generally decreased over time. There are several factors attributed to the decrease in the crime rate across the United States. An increase in the number of police officers and an increase in income are some of the reasons for a decrease in the crime rate. Unfortunately, people of color have been disproportionately affected by crime rates, as they are more likely to be arrested for a crime versus a white person.
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FBI. (September 27, 2021). Crime rate in the United States in 2020, by state (per 100,000 population) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/301549/us-crimes-committed-state/
FBI. "Crime rate in the United States in 2020, by state (per 100,000 population)." Chart. September 27, 2021. Statista. Accessed August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/301549/us-crimes-committed-state/
FBI. (2021). Crime rate in the United States in 2020, by state (per 100,000 population). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/301549/us-crimes-committed-state/
FBI. "Crime Rate in The United States in 2020, by State (per 100,000 Population)." Statista, Statista Inc., 27 Sep 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/301549/us-crimes-committed-state/
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Crime rate in the United States in 2020, by state (per 100,000 population) [Graph], FBI, September 27, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/301549/us-crimes-committed-state/