Trends in the Lethality of Crime
Is crime in the U.S. more deadly today than in the past? This report examines trends from 1994 to 2020 in the lethality of violence, measured by the ratio of fatal to nonfatal violent incidents.
Is crime in the U.S. more deadly today than in the past? This report examines trends from 1994 to 2020 in the lethality of violence, measured by the ratio of fatal to nonfatal violent incidents.
Evidence suggests that stolen guns may play a significant role in violent crime, but data on gun thefts is limited. This report examines data on reported gun theft incidents across various jurisdictions.
Given the administration’s interest in the NCVS, we surveyed several CCJ members and other experts to ask how NCVS adds to their knowledge about crime patterns and what changes could improve its value and cost-effectiveness.
This report explores the strengths and limitations of the nation’s two measures of crime and the value of considering both sources when assessing crime trends over time.
New CCJ analysis of 2024 crime trends also shows year-over-year decreases
in 12 of 13 offenses, with only reported shoplifting continuing its recent rise
Homicide and most other violent crimes have fallen below pre-pandemic levels in a sample of 40 U.S. cities. CCJ’s year-end 2024 analysis also shows a year-over-year decrease in 12 of 13 major offenses, with shoplifting the lone exception.