Current national data on reported crime, victimization, campus reports, and hate crimes. Built as a practical reference for families, students, writers, and anyone looking for clear context.
Last updated October 5, 2026. Latest source data ranges from 2023 to 2024.
Personal safety is about preparation, not panic. These figures describe nationwide patterns, and no single number can predict an individual person’s risk. Use them alongside local information, your routine, and calm, practical planning.
359.1
violent crimes per 100,000 people
The FBI estimates this was down from 379.5 per 100,000 in 2023. This measure reflects offenses reported to law enforcement, not every victimization that occurred.
FBI, 2024 reported-crime estimate, released August 2025 ↗22.5
violent victimizations per 1,000 people age 12+
The Bureau of Justice Statistics uses a national household survey, so this measure includes nonfatal violent victimizations whether or not they were reported to police.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2023 survey data, published September 2024 ↗42%
of 2023 robbery victimizations reported to police
Survey data showed a smaller share of robbery victimizations were reported to police in 2023 than in 2022. Reported-crime and victim surveys answer different, useful questions.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2023 survey data, published September 2024 ↗2,972
violent offenses reported by 685 college agencies
Those reporting university and college agencies represented more than 10 million enrolled students in 2024. The count includes 1,119 rapes, 342 robberies, and 1,506 aggravated assaults.
FBI, 2024 reported-crime data, released August 2025 ↗60.6
reported robberies per 100,000 people
The FBI notes this was among the lowest estimated robbery rates in the past 20 years. Its data also show streets and highways were the most common specified location for reported robberies in 2023 and 2024.
FBI, 2024 reported-crime estimate, released August 2025 ↗11,862
hate-crime incidents reported by agencies
The Department of Justice reported that these incidents involved 13,829 offenses. This is an agency-reported measure, and participation in FBI reporting varies across jurisdictions.
U.S. Department of Justice, 2023 data released September 2024 ↗FBI reported-crime estimates count offenses known to law enforcement. The Bureau of Justice Statistics survey asks people about victimization, including incidents that were not reported to police. That is why their rates differ, and why both measures belong in the same conversation.
For everyday preparation, focus on what you can control: know your route, keep your phone charged, share plans when helpful, and choose simple, non-lethal tools you can understand and carry comfortably.
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Safety Tech Devices. “U.S. Personal Safety Statistics, 2026.” Updated October 5, 2026. https://safetytechdevices.com/safety-statistics.