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U.S. Crime Rate Falls by 22%, Impacting 12 Million Households

By InHouse America Staff | Data Analytics

Published: 15:20 pm (GMT-5), Sat August 31, 2024

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Source: (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, Bureau of Justice Statistics)

California Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

Crime rates decreased by 20% overall, with violent crimes dropping by 18%. Property crime fell by 15%, impacting 5 million households.

Source: (California Department of Justice, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting)

Insights: The state also saw a 25% decrease in motor vehicle thefts, impacting 200,000 residents. Cybercrime incidents in California rose by 120%, affecting 4 million people.


Texas Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

Violent crime decreased by 16% from 2014 to 2024. However, property crimes saw a lesser decline of 10%, affecting 3 million households.

Source: (Texas Department of Public Safety, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting)

Insights: Texas experienced a 14% decrease in robbery rates, benefiting 500,000 households. However, Texas had 20,000 cybercrime complaints in 2024, up 140% from 2014.


New York Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

Violent crime reduced by 25%, with gun-related incidents down by 12%. Property crime decreased by 22%, benefiting 2.5 million households.

Source: (New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting)

Insights: The state also saw a 28% reduction in aggravated assaults, impacting 1.2 million residents. Additionally, identity theft cases increased by 110%, affecting 1.8 million people.


Florida Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

Overall crime decreased by 18%. Violent crime dropped by 14%, while property crime saw a 20% reduction, impacting 2.3 million households.

Source: (Florida Department of Law Enforcement, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting)

Insights: Florida saw a 30% decline in burglary rates, affecting 900,000 households. The state also experienced a 15% rise in drug-related offenses, particularly impacting 300,000 individuals.


Illinois Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

Violent crime decreased by 15%, with property crime down by 17%, affecting 1.8 million households. Chicago saw a notable 10% reduction in gun violence.

Source: (Illinois State Police, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting)

Insights: Motor vehicle theft in Illinois dropped by 22%, benefiting 200,000 residents. However, 2.3 million residents experienced cybercrime, an increase of 150%.


Georgia Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

While overall crime decreased by 10%, gun-related homicides increased by 8%, with 2,400 deaths in 2024. Property crime declined by 12%.

Source: (Georgia Bureau of Investigation, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting)

Insights: In Georgia, 30% of all violent crimes were gun-related, impacting 500,000 residents. Cybercrime complaints rose by 135%, affecting 1 million people.


Ohio Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

Violent crime fell by 12%, but drug-related offenses rose by 15%, with 200,000 arrests in 2024. Property crime decreased by 14%.

Source: (Ohio Department of Public Safety, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting)

Insights: Ohio also saw a 20% increase in opioid-related deaths, with 4,500 fatalities in 2024. Cybercrime incidents rose by 140%, affecting 2 million residents.


Pennsylvania Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

Overall crime decreased by 14%, but cybercrime incidents increased by 130%, affecting 1.5 million residents.

Source: (Pennsylvania State Police, FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center)

Insights: The state also experienced a 17% decline in larceny-theft, affecting 1.2 million households. Drug overdoses increased by 18%, with 5,000 deaths in 2024.


Michigan Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

Violent crime dropped by 13%, while property crime saw a 16% reduction. Drug-related offenses increased by 12%, with 150,000 arrests in 2024.

Source: (Michigan State Police, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting)

Insights: Motor vehicle theft decreased by 20%, impacting 100,000 residents. However, 1.5 million people experienced identity theft, a 115% increase.


North Carolina Crime Rate

(2014 - 2024)

Violent crime fell by 11%, but gun-related homicides rose by 10%, with 1,800 deaths in 2024. Property crime declined by 15%.

Source: (North Carolina Department of Public Safety, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting)

Insights: North Carolina saw a 16% decrease in robbery rates, benefiting 300,000 residents. Cybercrime complaints rose by 145%, affecting 1.5 million residents.


Creating Awareness with inHouse America

Rising cybercrime, drug offenses, and gun violence can disrupt local economies and threaten the livelihood of small business owners.

Source: (inHouse America)

Insights: InhouseAmerica is committed to raising awareness of these challenges, emphasizing the importance of crime prevention measures for protecting small businesses.


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