Key Takeaways
- In 2022, there were 1,852 reported bank robberies in the United States, marking a 21.3% decrease from 2021.
- The FBI recorded 2,351 bank robbery offenses in 2021 across the US, with California leading at 296 incidents.
- From 2017 to 2022, bank robberies declined by 45% nationally, dropping from 3,382 to 1,852 cases.
- Note-passing was used in 58% of 2022 bank robberies, per FBI data.
- Demand notes accounted for 1,074 of 1,852 bank robberies in 2022, highest method.
- Firearm displays occurred in 24% of bank robberies in 2021, totaling 565 cases.
- 72% of bank robbers in 2022 were male, averaging 32 years old.
- African American offenders committed 54% of 2022 bank robberies, per FBI arrests.
- Average age of arrested bank robbers in 2021 was 34.2 years, with 18-24 group at 28%.
- Only 12.4% of 2022 bank robberies resulted in money obtained by robbers.
- Average take in successful 2022 bank robberies was $4,210 per incident.
- 67% of 2022 bank robberies were cleared by arrest within a week.
- Average federal sentence for bank robbery in 2022 was 87 months.
- Total economic loss from 2022 bank robberies estimated at $7.8 million.
- Cost of bank security upgrades post-robbery averages $150,000 per incident.
Bank robberies have fallen drastically but note-passing remains the most common method.
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