This statistic shows the rate of violent crime victimization in the United States from 2008 to 2012 distinguished by poverty level. Between 2008 and 2012, people in high-income households had the lowest rate of violent victimization. About 17 per 1,000 people in high income households became victims of a violent crime between 2008 and 2012.
Rate of violent victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level
Poor refers to households at 0% to 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Low income refers to households at 101% to 200% of the FPL.
Mid-income refers to households at 201% to 400% of the FPL.
High income refers to households at 401% or higher than the FPL.
Further information regarding the Federal Poverty Level can be accessed here.
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US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (November 30, 2014). Rate of violent victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/422520/us-rate-of-violent-victimization-by-poverty-level/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Rate of violent victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level." Chart. November 30, 2014. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/422520/us-rate-of-violent-victimization-by-poverty-level/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2014). Rate of violent victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/422520/us-rate-of-violent-victimization-by-poverty-level/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Rate of Violent Victimization in The United States between 2008 and 2012, by Poverty Level." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Nov 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/422520/us-rate-of-violent-victimization-by-poverty-level/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics, Rate of violent victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/422520/us-rate-of-violent-victimization-by-poverty-level/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Rate of violent victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level [Graph], US Bureau of Justice Statistics, November 30, 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/422520/us-rate-of-violent-victimization-by-poverty-level/
