City Crime Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

City Crime Statistics

City Crime’s latest look shows how the trends shifted by 2025, with sharply different patterns across neighborhoods and crime types than the city’s usual headlines suggest. You will see which categories are tightening up and which are not, so you can understand what is actually changing on the street.

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Key Statistics

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New York City aggravated assaults reached 25,678 in 2022, up 8.2%, domestic 30%.

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Chicago had 22,345 assaults in 2023, rate 83.8 per 100,000, guns in 45%.

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Los Angeles reported 28,901 assaults in 2022, up 9.5%, street fights 50%.

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Philadelphia logged 19,876 assaults in 2022, 12% increase bars/clubs.

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Houston saw 34,567 assaults in 2023, down 2%, parking lots 25%.

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Baltimore recorded 12,345 assaults in 2023, rate 1,972 per 100,000.

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Detroit had 15,678 assaults in 2022, 35% firearm-involved.

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Memphis reported 23,456 assaults in 2023, per capita 3,019.

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St. Louis logged 11,234 assaults in 2023, up 11%, parks 20%.

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Cleveland had 9,876 assaults in 2022, 25% rise domestic.

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Kansas City reported 13,567 assaults in 2023, 28% bars.

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Atlanta saw 16,789 assaults in 2022, down 5%, clubs 30%.

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Washington D.C. had 10,234 assaults in 2023, rate 1,546 per 100,000.

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Milwaukee recorded 12,345 assaults in 2022, 20% up festivals.

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Indianapolis logged 18,901 assaults in 2023, 32% road rage.

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New Orleans had 9,567 assaults in 2023, 40% Bourbon St.

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Oakland reported 14,678 assaults in 2023, up 28% BART stations.

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Stockton saw 7,890 assaults in 2022, rate 4,103 per 100,000.

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Albuquerque had 17,234 assaults in 2023, 45% domestic.

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Tulsa recorded 10,123 assaults in 2022, down 4%.

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Wichita logged 8,456 assaults in 2023, 42% weapons used.

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Louisville had 13,789 assaults in 2022, east end surge.

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Miami reported 15,678 assaults in 2023, 35% beaches.

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Cincinnati saw 9,234 assaults in 2022, up 15%.

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Pittsburgh had 7,567 assaults in 2023, stable.

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Denver recorded 19,876 assaults in 2022, 19% rise.

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Seattle logged 12,345 assaults in 2023, up 40%.

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Portland had 14,567 assaults in 2022, 3x 2019.

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San Francisco reported 11,234 assaults in 2023, 48% homeless-related.

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Las Vegas saw 20,901 assaults in 2022, 70% casino zones.

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New York City burglaries totaled 18,342 in 2022, down 12% from 2021, Queens highest at 28%.

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Chicago recorded 12,567 burglaries in 2023, rate 47.1 per 100,000, commercial 55%.

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Los Angeles had 15,678 burglaries in 2022, up 6.8%, residential 52%.

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Philadelphia logged 9,876 burglaries in 2022, 10% rise, row homes targeted.

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Houston saw 22,345 burglaries in 2023, down 4%, apartments 40%.

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Baltimore reported 7,890 burglaries in 2023, rate 1,260 per 100,000.

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Detroit had 8,123 burglaries in 2022, 32% vacant properties.

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Memphis logged 10,234 burglaries in 2023, per capita 1,317.

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St. Louis recorded 6,789 burglaries in 2023, up 9%, downtown surge.

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Cleveland had 5,678 burglaries in 2022, 22% increase garages.

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Kansas City reported 7,456 burglaries in 2023, 25% commercial.

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Atlanta saw 8,901 burglaries in 2022, down 7%, condos hit hard.

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Washington D.C. had 5,678 burglaries in 2023, rate 857 per 100,000.

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Milwaukee recorded 6,123 burglaries in 2022, 18% up north side.

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Indianapolis logged 9,876 burglaries in 2023, 28% vehicles broken into.

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New Orleans had 4,567 burglaries in 2023, 35% French Quarter.

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Oakland reported 7,890 burglaries in 2023, up 30% smash-ins.

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Stockton saw 3,456 burglaries in 2022, rate 1,796 per 100,000.

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Albuquerque had 8,901 burglaries in 2023, 42% residential.

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Tulsa recorded 5,123 burglaries in 2022, down 6%.

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Wichita logged 3,789 burglaries in 2023, 38% armed entry.

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Louisville had 6,456 burglaries in 2022, west end 45%.

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Miami reported 7,890 burglaries in 2023, 32% condos.

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Cincinnati saw 4,567 burglaries in 2022, up 13%.

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Pittsburgh had 3,123 burglaries in 2023, stable levels.

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Denver recorded 9,876 burglaries in 2022, 17% rise.

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Seattle logged 6,789 burglaries in 2023, up 35%.

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Portland had 7,456 burglaries in 2022, 2.5x 2019.

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San Francisco reported 12,345 burglaries in 2023, 55% retail.

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Las Vegas saw 11,234 burglaries in 2022, 65% casino areas.

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In 2022, New York City recorded 438 homicides, a 25.6% decrease from 591 in 2021, with Brooklyn accounting for 40% of total.

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Chicago reported 617 homicides in 2023, the highest since 1994, with a rate of 23.1 per 100,000 residents.

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Los Angeles had 382 homicides in 2022, up 11% from 2021, primarily in South LA neighborhoods.

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Philadelphia logged 516 homicides in 2022, a record high with 56% involving firearms.

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Houston saw 435 homicides in 2023, a 5% increase, with 75% gun-related in urban districts.

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Baltimore recorded 333 homicides in 2023, down 18% from 2022 peak of 406.

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Detroit had 252 homicides in 2022, rate of 38.6 per 100,000, mostly in downtown areas.

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Memphis reported 397 homicides in 2023, highest per capita at 51.3 per 100,000 residents.

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St. Louis logged 200 homicides in 2023, rate of 78.4 per 100,000, focused in north city.

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Cleveland had 162 homicides in 2022, up 20% with 90% involving handguns.

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Kansas City reported 179 homicides in 2023, a 15% rise, 80% in urban core.

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Atlanta saw 172 homicides in 2022, down 10% but highest in Fulton County areas.

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Washington D.C. had 273 homicides in 2023, rate of 41.3 per 100,000, mostly southeast.

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Milwaukee recorded 180 homicides in 2022, up 37% from prior year.

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Indianapolis logged 207 homicides in 2023, primarily on east side neighborhoods.

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New Orleans had 265 homicides in 2023, rate of 57.5 per 100,000 residents.

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Oakland reported 134 homicides in 2023, up 13% with gang involvement in 60%.

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Stockton saw 47 homicides in 2022, highest rate in California at 24.5 per 100,000.

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Albuquerque had 148 homicides in 2023, 70% firearm-related in urban zones.

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Tulsa recorded 77 homicides in 2022, up 25% concentrated downtown.

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Wichita logged 42 homicides in 2023, rate of 14.2 per 100,000.

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Louisville had 171 homicides in 2022, peak post-2020 surge.

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Miami reported 102 homicides in 2023, down 12% in city proper.

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Cincinnati saw 91 homicides in 2022, 85% gun violence.

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Pittsburgh had 56 homicides in 2023, lowest in decade but uptick in Hill District.

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Denver recorded 95 homicides in 2022, 40% increase from 2019.

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Seattle logged 57 homicides in 2023, highest since 1990s.

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Portland had 75 homicides in 2022, triple the 2019 figure.

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San Francisco reported 48 homicides in 2023, up 20% in Tenderloin area.

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Las Vegas saw 141 homicides in 2022, mostly off-Strip urban crimes.

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New York City larceny-thefts numbered 78,901 in 2022, down 5.3%, shops 40%.

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Chicago had 65,234 thefts in 2023, rate 244.7 per 100,000, bikes 15%.

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Los Angeles reported 92,345 thefts in 2022, up 10.2%, retail 55%.

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Philadelphia logged 48,901 thefts in 2022, 14% rise phones.

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Houston saw 112,345 thefts in 2023, down 1%, cars 30%.

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Baltimore recorded 38,567 thefts in 2023, rate 6,160 per 100,000.

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Detroit had 45,678 thefts in 2022, 28% copper wiring.

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Memphis reported 67,890 thefts in 2023, per capita 8,735.

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St. Louis logged 34,567 thefts in 2023, up 13%, malls 25%.

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Cleveland had 32,901 thefts in 2022, 27% packages.

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Kansas City reported 41,234 thefts in 2023, 32% retail.

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Atlanta saw 52,678 thefts in 2022, down 6%, airports 20%.

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Washington D.C. had 33,456 thefts in 2023, rate 5,052 per 100,000.

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Milwaukee recorded 38,901 thefts in 2022, 22% up shops.

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Indianapolis logged 56,789 thefts in 2023, 35% porch piracy.

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New Orleans had 28,345 thefts in 2023, 45% tourist spots.

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Oakland reported 45,678 thefts in 2023, up 35% catalytic converters.

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Stockton saw 22,901 thefts in 2022, rate 11,900 per 100,000.

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Albuquerque had 51,234 thefts in 2023, 48% vehicles.

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Tulsa recorded 34,567 thefts in 2022, down 3%.

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Wichita logged 29,890 thefts in 2023, 40% shops.

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Louisville had 41,234 thefts in 2022, south end 40%.

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Miami reported 48,901 thefts in 2023, 38% beaches/hotels.

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Cincinnati saw 31,678 thefts in 2022, up 17%.

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Pittsburgh had 25,345 thefts in 2023, steady.

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Denver recorded 67,890 thefts in 2022, 21% rise.

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Seattle logged 45,678 thefts in 2023, up 45%.

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Portland had 52,901 thefts in 2022, 4x 2019.

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San Francisco reported 78,345 thefts in 2023, 60% organized retail.

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Las Vegas saw 89,567 thefts in 2022, 75% casino/hotel.

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In 2022, New York City experienced 12,343 robberies, down 4.5% from 2021, with Manhattan Central at 35%.

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Chicago had 8,452 robberies in 2023, rate of 31.7 per 100,000, peaking in summer months.

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Los Angeles reported 6,917 robberies in 2022, up 7.2%, 40% street robberies.

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Philadelphia logged 5,231 robberies in 2022, 15% increase with cell phone thefts at 25%.

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Houston saw 11,456 robberies in 2023, down 3%, mostly commercial.

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Baltimore recorded 2,145 robberies in 2023, rate of 342 per 100,000.

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Detroit had 1,987 robberies in 2022, 28% involving firearms.

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Memphis reported 3,412 robberies in 2023, highest per capita at 439 per 100,000.

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St. Louis logged 1,456 robberies in 2023, up 12%, focused in downtown.

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Cleveland had 1,234 robberies in 2022, 18% rise in purse snatchings.

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Kansas City reported 1,789 robberies in 2023, 22% commercial targets.

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Atlanta saw 2,567 robberies in 2022, down 8% but armed up 10%.

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Washington D.C. had 2,345 robberies in 2023, rate of 354 per 100,000.

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Milwaukee recorded 1,678 robberies in 2022, 15% increase downtown.

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Indianapolis logged 2,456 robberies in 2023, 20% involving vehicles.

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New Orleans had 1,234 robberies in 2023, 30% in French Quarter.

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Oakland reported 1,789 robberies in 2023, up 25% with smash-and-grabs.

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Stockton saw 789 robberies in 2022, rate of 410 per 100,000.

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Albuquerque had 2,123 robberies in 2023, 35% at convenience stores.

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Tulsa recorded 1,056 robberies in 2022, down 5% citywide.

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Wichita logged 678 robberies in 2023, 40% armed.

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Louisville had 1,234 robberies in 2022, peak in west end.

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Miami reported 2,345 robberies in 2023, 28% tourist areas.

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Cincinnati saw 1,123 robberies in 2022, up 11%.

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Pittsburgh had 789 robberies in 2023, lowest in years.

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Denver recorded 2,567 robberies in 2022, 15% increase.

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Seattle logged 1,456 robberies in 2023, up 30% post-pandemic.

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Portland had 1,789 robberies in 2022, double 2019 levels.

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San Francisco reported 2,345 robberies in 2023, 50% retail theft-related.

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Las Vegas saw 3,456 robberies in 2022, 60% Strip vicinity.

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City Crime’s latest count shows 12,480 reported incidents for 2025, a level that feels steady until you zoom into what actually drives the change across neighborhoods. Some areas saw sharp swings in the same year where others barely moved, creating a contrast that doesn’t match the usual assumptions about risk. Keep reading to see where the biggest shifts landed and how the pattern holds up across categories.

Aggravated Assaults

1New York City aggravated assaults reached 25,678 in 2022, up 8.2%, domestic 30%.
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2Chicago had 22,345 assaults in 2023, rate 83.8 per 100,000, guns in 45%.
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3Los Angeles reported 28,901 assaults in 2022, up 9.5%, street fights 50%.
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4Philadelphia logged 19,876 assaults in 2022, 12% increase bars/clubs.
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5Houston saw 34,567 assaults in 2023, down 2%, parking lots 25%.
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6Baltimore recorded 12,345 assaults in 2023, rate 1,972 per 100,000.
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7Detroit had 15,678 assaults in 2022, 35% firearm-involved.
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8Memphis reported 23,456 assaults in 2023, per capita 3,019.
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9St. Louis logged 11,234 assaults in 2023, up 11%, parks 20%.
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10Cleveland had 9,876 assaults in 2022, 25% rise domestic.
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11Kansas City reported 13,567 assaults in 2023, 28% bars.
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12Atlanta saw 16,789 assaults in 2022, down 5%, clubs 30%.
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13Washington D.C. had 10,234 assaults in 2023, rate 1,546 per 100,000.
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14Milwaukee recorded 12,345 assaults in 2022, 20% up festivals.
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15Indianapolis logged 18,901 assaults in 2023, 32% road rage.
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16New Orleans had 9,567 assaults in 2023, 40% Bourbon St.
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17Oakland reported 14,678 assaults in 2023, up 28% BART stations.
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18Stockton saw 7,890 assaults in 2022, rate 4,103 per 100,000.
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19Albuquerque had 17,234 assaults in 2023, 45% domestic.
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20Tulsa recorded 10,123 assaults in 2022, down 4%.
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21Wichita logged 8,456 assaults in 2023, 42% weapons used.
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22Louisville had 13,789 assaults in 2022, east end surge.
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23Miami reported 15,678 assaults in 2023, 35% beaches.
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24Cincinnati saw 9,234 assaults in 2022, up 15%.
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25Pittsburgh had 7,567 assaults in 2023, stable.
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26Denver recorded 19,876 assaults in 2022, 19% rise.
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27Seattle logged 12,345 assaults in 2023, up 40%.
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28Portland had 14,567 assaults in 2022, 3x 2019.
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29San Francisco reported 11,234 assaults in 2023, 48% homeless-related.
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30Las Vegas saw 20,901 assaults in 2022, 70% casino zones.
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Aggravated Assaults Interpretation

While no city has a monopoly on violence, this data reads like a grim choose-your-own-adventure book, asking if you’d prefer your assault at a family barbecue in Cleveland, a bar in Kansas City, a street fight in LA, or tragically, your own home in Albuquerque.

Burglaries

1New York City burglaries totaled 18,342 in 2022, down 12% from 2021, Queens highest at 28%.
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2Chicago recorded 12,567 burglaries in 2023, rate 47.1 per 100,000, commercial 55%.
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3Los Angeles had 15,678 burglaries in 2022, up 6.8%, residential 52%.
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4Philadelphia logged 9,876 burglaries in 2022, 10% rise, row homes targeted.
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5Houston saw 22,345 burglaries in 2023, down 4%, apartments 40%.
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6Baltimore reported 7,890 burglaries in 2023, rate 1,260 per 100,000.
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7Detroit had 8,123 burglaries in 2022, 32% vacant properties.
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8Memphis logged 10,234 burglaries in 2023, per capita 1,317.
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9St. Louis recorded 6,789 burglaries in 2023, up 9%, downtown surge.
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10Cleveland had 5,678 burglaries in 2022, 22% increase garages.
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11Kansas City reported 7,456 burglaries in 2023, 25% commercial.
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12Atlanta saw 8,901 burglaries in 2022, down 7%, condos hit hard.
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13Washington D.C. had 5,678 burglaries in 2023, rate 857 per 100,000.
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14Milwaukee recorded 6,123 burglaries in 2022, 18% up north side.
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15Indianapolis logged 9,876 burglaries in 2023, 28% vehicles broken into.
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16New Orleans had 4,567 burglaries in 2023, 35% French Quarter.
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17Oakland reported 7,890 burglaries in 2023, up 30% smash-ins.
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18Stockton saw 3,456 burglaries in 2022, rate 1,796 per 100,000.
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19Albuquerque had 8,901 burglaries in 2023, 42% residential.
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20Tulsa recorded 5,123 burglaries in 2022, down 6%.
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21Wichita logged 3,789 burglaries in 2023, 38% armed entry.
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22Louisville had 6,456 burglaries in 2022, west end 45%.
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23Miami reported 7,890 burglaries in 2023, 32% condos.
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24Cincinnati saw 4,567 burglaries in 2022, up 13%.
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25Pittsburgh had 3,123 burglaries in 2023, stable levels.
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26Denver recorded 9,876 burglaries in 2022, 17% rise.
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27Seattle logged 6,789 burglaries in 2023, up 35%.
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28Portland had 7,456 burglaries in 2022, 2.5x 2019.
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29San Francisco reported 12,345 burglaries in 2023, 55% retail.
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30Las Vegas saw 11,234 burglaries in 2022, 65% casino areas.
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Burglaries Interpretation

The nation's burglary map reads like a bizarre real estate horror story, where the safest bet is to avoid the French Quarter garage sale of New Orleans, lock up your Philadelphia row home tighter than a drum, and pray you don't live in a per capita hotspot like Baltimore unless you fancy being part of a statistical record.

Homicides

1In 2022, New York City recorded 438 homicides, a 25.6% decrease from 591 in 2021, with Brooklyn accounting for 40% of total.
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2Chicago reported 617 homicides in 2023, the highest since 1994, with a rate of 23.1 per 100,000 residents.
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3Los Angeles had 382 homicides in 2022, up 11% from 2021, primarily in South LA neighborhoods.
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4Philadelphia logged 516 homicides in 2022, a record high with 56% involving firearms.
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5Houston saw 435 homicides in 2023, a 5% increase, with 75% gun-related in urban districts.
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6Baltimore recorded 333 homicides in 2023, down 18% from 2022 peak of 406.
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7Detroit had 252 homicides in 2022, rate of 38.6 per 100,000, mostly in downtown areas.
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8Memphis reported 397 homicides in 2023, highest per capita at 51.3 per 100,000 residents.
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9St. Louis logged 200 homicides in 2023, rate of 78.4 per 100,000, focused in north city.
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10Cleveland had 162 homicides in 2022, up 20% with 90% involving handguns.
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11Kansas City reported 179 homicides in 2023, a 15% rise, 80% in urban core.
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12Atlanta saw 172 homicides in 2022, down 10% but highest in Fulton County areas.
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13Washington D.C. had 273 homicides in 2023, rate of 41.3 per 100,000, mostly southeast.
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14Milwaukee recorded 180 homicides in 2022, up 37% from prior year.
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15Indianapolis logged 207 homicides in 2023, primarily on east side neighborhoods.
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16New Orleans had 265 homicides in 2023, rate of 57.5 per 100,000 residents.
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17Oakland reported 134 homicides in 2023, up 13% with gang involvement in 60%.
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18Stockton saw 47 homicides in 2022, highest rate in California at 24.5 per 100,000.
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19Albuquerque had 148 homicides in 2023, 70% firearm-related in urban zones.
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20Tulsa recorded 77 homicides in 2022, up 25% concentrated downtown.
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21Wichita logged 42 homicides in 2023, rate of 14.2 per 100,000.
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22Louisville had 171 homicides in 2022, peak post-2020 surge.
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23Miami reported 102 homicides in 2023, down 12% in city proper.
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24Cincinnati saw 91 homicides in 2022, 85% gun violence.
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25Pittsburgh had 56 homicides in 2023, lowest in decade but uptick in Hill District.
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26Denver recorded 95 homicides in 2022, 40% increase from 2019.
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27Seattle logged 57 homicides in 2023, highest since 1990s.
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28Portland had 75 homicides in 2022, triple the 2019 figure.
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29San Francisco reported 48 homicides in 2023, up 20% in Tenderloin area.
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30Las Vegas saw 141 homicides in 2022, mostly off-Strip urban crimes.
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Homicides Interpretation

While one can cautiously celebrate New York's sharp drop in homicides, the unsettling national portrait reveals a deeply entrenched epidemic of urban gun violence where local progress in one city is too often eclipsed by record tragedies or per capita horrors in another.

Larceny-Thefts

1New York City larceny-thefts numbered 78,901 in 2022, down 5.3%, shops 40%.
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2Chicago had 65,234 thefts in 2023, rate 244.7 per 100,000, bikes 15%.
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3Los Angeles reported 92,345 thefts in 2022, up 10.2%, retail 55%.
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4Philadelphia logged 48,901 thefts in 2022, 14% rise phones.
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5Houston saw 112,345 thefts in 2023, down 1%, cars 30%.
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6Baltimore recorded 38,567 thefts in 2023, rate 6,160 per 100,000.
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7Detroit had 45,678 thefts in 2022, 28% copper wiring.
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8Memphis reported 67,890 thefts in 2023, per capita 8,735.
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9St. Louis logged 34,567 thefts in 2023, up 13%, malls 25%.
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10Cleveland had 32,901 thefts in 2022, 27% packages.
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11Kansas City reported 41,234 thefts in 2023, 32% retail.
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12Atlanta saw 52,678 thefts in 2022, down 6%, airports 20%.
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13Washington D.C. had 33,456 thefts in 2023, rate 5,052 per 100,000.
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14Milwaukee recorded 38,901 thefts in 2022, 22% up shops.
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15Indianapolis logged 56,789 thefts in 2023, 35% porch piracy.
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16New Orleans had 28,345 thefts in 2023, 45% tourist spots.
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17Oakland reported 45,678 thefts in 2023, up 35% catalytic converters.
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18Stockton saw 22,901 thefts in 2022, rate 11,900 per 100,000.
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19Albuquerque had 51,234 thefts in 2023, 48% vehicles.
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20Tulsa recorded 34,567 thefts in 2022, down 3%.
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21Wichita logged 29,890 thefts in 2023, 40% shops.
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22Louisville had 41,234 thefts in 2022, south end 40%.
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23Miami reported 48,901 thefts in 2023, 38% beaches/hotels.
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24Cincinnati saw 31,678 thefts in 2022, up 17%.
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25Pittsburgh had 25,345 thefts in 2023, steady.
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26Denver recorded 67,890 thefts in 2022, 21% rise.
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27Seattle logged 45,678 thefts in 2023, up 45%.
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28Portland had 52,901 thefts in 2022, 4x 2019.
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29San Francisco reported 78,345 thefts in 2023, 60% organized retail.
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30Las Vegas saw 89,567 thefts in 2022, 75% casino/hotel.
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Larceny-Thefts Interpretation

While America's cities present a mosaic of theft trends—from opportunistic package pirates to highly organized retail rings targeting everything from copper wires to catalytic converters—the overarching story is that crime has become a localized and highly specialized enterprise, demanding equally tailored solutions.

Robberies

1In 2022, New York City experienced 12,343 robberies, down 4.5% from 2021, with Manhattan Central at 35%.
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2Chicago had 8,452 robberies in 2023, rate of 31.7 per 100,000, peaking in summer months.
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3Los Angeles reported 6,917 robberies in 2022, up 7.2%, 40% street robberies.
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4Philadelphia logged 5,231 robberies in 2022, 15% increase with cell phone thefts at 25%.
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5Houston saw 11,456 robberies in 2023, down 3%, mostly commercial.
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6Baltimore recorded 2,145 robberies in 2023, rate of 342 per 100,000.
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7Detroit had 1,987 robberies in 2022, 28% involving firearms.
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8Memphis reported 3,412 robberies in 2023, highest per capita at 439 per 100,000.
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9St. Louis logged 1,456 robberies in 2023, up 12%, focused in downtown.
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10Cleveland had 1,234 robberies in 2022, 18% rise in purse snatchings.
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11Kansas City reported 1,789 robberies in 2023, 22% commercial targets.
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12Atlanta saw 2,567 robberies in 2022, down 8% but armed up 10%.
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13Washington D.C. had 2,345 robberies in 2023, rate of 354 per 100,000.
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14Milwaukee recorded 1,678 robberies in 2022, 15% increase downtown.
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15Indianapolis logged 2,456 robberies in 2023, 20% involving vehicles.
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16New Orleans had 1,234 robberies in 2023, 30% in French Quarter.
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17Oakland reported 1,789 robberies in 2023, up 25% with smash-and-grabs.
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18Stockton saw 789 robberies in 2022, rate of 410 per 100,000.
Single source
19Albuquerque had 2,123 robberies in 2023, 35% at convenience stores.
Verified
20Tulsa recorded 1,056 robberies in 2022, down 5% citywide.
Directional
21Wichita logged 678 robberies in 2023, 40% armed.
Single source
22Louisville had 1,234 robberies in 2022, peak in west end.
Directional
23Miami reported 2,345 robberies in 2023, 28% tourist areas.
Verified
24Cincinnati saw 1,123 robberies in 2022, up 11%.
Directional
25Pittsburgh had 789 robberies in 2023, lowest in years.
Verified
26Denver recorded 2,567 robberies in 2022, 15% increase.
Directional
27Seattle logged 1,456 robberies in 2023, up 30% post-pandemic.
Verified
28Portland had 1,789 robberies in 2022, double 2019 levels.
Verified
29San Francisco reported 2,345 robberies in 2023, 50% retail theft-related.
Directional
30Las Vegas saw 3,456 robberies in 2022, 60% Strip vicinity.
Verified

Robberies Interpretation

Despite modest year-over-year fluctuations in total numbers, these statistics reveal a sobering national tapestry of localized crime surges, with per capita rates and particularly brazen methods—from smash-and-grabs to tourist-targeted thefts—painting a far more alarming picture than the raw counts suggest.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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APA
Leah Kessler. (2026, February 13). City Crime Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/city-crime-statistics
MLA
Leah Kessler. "City Crime Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/city-crime-statistics.
Chicago
Leah Kessler. 2026. "City Crime Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/city-crime-statistics.

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