While crime often dominates headlines, a deeper look at the numbers tells a complex story of decline, concern, and stark global contrasts, as the US violent crime rate nudged downward to 380.7 per 100,000 in 2022 yet homicides ticked up, property crime fell sharply, and rates from Chicago to Tokyo paint a vastly different picture of safety worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, the United States national violent crime rate was 380.7 offenses per 100,000 population, a 1.7% decrease from 2021
- The US property crime rate in 2022 stood at 1,954.4 per 100,000 inhabitants, down 6.7% from the previous year
- US homicide rate in 2022 was approximately 6.3 per 100,000 population, up slightly from 6.1 in 2021
- In California 2022, violent crime rate was 503.3 per 100,000, up 6.1% from 2021
- New York State property crime rate 2022: 1,514 per 100,000, down 4%
- Texas homicide rate 2022: 7.8 per 100,000
- In England and Wales, overall crime rate 2022/23 was 84.6 per 1,000 population
- UK homicide rate 2022/23: 9.7 per million population
- France violent crime rate 2022: 522 per 100,000, up 7%
- In Japan, national homicide rate 2022 was 0.23 per 100,000, lowest globally
- South Korea violent crime rate 2022: 152 per 100,000
- China reported homicide rate 2022: 0.5 per 100,000
- In Mexico, homicide rate 2022 was 25.8 per 100,000
- Brazil violent crime rate 2022: 442 per 100,000 in major cities
- Venezuela homicide rate 2022: 40.4 per 100,000, highest in Americas
US crime fell overall in 2022, though homicide increased slightly, with large regional differences globally.
Asian Crime Rates
1In England and Wales, overall crime rate 2022/23 was 84.6 per 1,000 population
Verified2UK homicide rate 2022/23: 9.7 per million population
Verified3France violent crime rate 2022: 522 per 100,000, up 7%
Verified4Germany property crime rate 2022: 3,365 offenses per 100,000, down 5.5%
Directional5Italy robbery rate 2022: 57 per 100,000
Single source6Spain burglary rate 2022: 377 per 100,000 households
Verified7Sweden assault rate 2022: 1,361 per 100,000, up 2%
Verified8Netherlands theft rate 2022: 1,800 per 100k
Verified9Belgium homicide rate 2022: 1.8 per 100,000
Directional10Poland property crime 2022: 1,950 per 100k, down 8%
Single sourceAsian Crime Rates Interpretation
While England and Wales’ overall crime rate looks high at first glance, a closer look reveals a complex European landscape where Sweden contends with assaults, Italy with robberies, and Germany sees property crime falling, suggesting that safety is less about a single number and more about which specific threat is moving in which direction on your particular street.
European Crime Rates
1In California 2022, violent crime rate was 503.3 per 100,000, up 6.1% from 2021
Verified2New York State property crime rate 2022: 1,514 per 100,000, down 4%
Verified3Texas homicide rate 2022: 7.8 per 100,000
Verified4Florida robbery rate 2022: 76.5 per 100,000
Directional5Illinois burglary rate 2022: 289 per 100,000
Single source6Pennsylvania aggravated assault 2022: 312.4 per 100,000
Verified7Ohio larceny rate 2022: 1,620 per 100,000
Verified8Michigan motor vehicle theft 2022: 245 per 100,000, up 10%
Verified9Georgia rape rate 2022: 32.1 per 100,000
Directional10North Carolina violent crime Chicago MSA 2022: high at 1,100 per 100k
Single source11Chicago city homicide rate 2022: 32.5 per 100,000
Verified12Los Angeles violent crime rate 2022: 732 per 100,000
Verified13New York City property crime 2022: 2,200 per 100k
Verified14Houston robbery rate 2022: 198 per 100,000
Directional15Phoenix burglary 2022: 450 per 100k
Single source16Philadelphia assault rate 2022: 650 per 100k
Verified17San Antonio theft rate 2022: 3,200 per 100k
Verified18San Diego vehicle theft 2022: 350 per 100k
Verified19Dallas rape incidents 2022: rate 45 per 100k
DirectionalEuropean Crime Rates Interpretation
The data paints a grimly competitive map of American insecurity, where every state and city seems to be vying for a dubious championship title in its own particular brand of misery.
Global Trends
1In Mexico, homicide rate 2022 was 25.8 per 100,000
Verified2Brazil violent crime rate 2022: 442 per 100,000 in major cities
Verified3Venezuela homicide rate 2022: 40.4 per 100,000, highest in Americas
Verified4Colombia property crime rate 2022: 1,800 per 100k in Bogota
Directional5Argentina robbery rate 2022: 250 per 100,000
Single source6Peru homicide rate 2022: 7.9 per 100,000, up 20%
Verified7Chile burglary rate 2022: 450 per 100k
Verified8Ecuador assault rate 2022: 300 per 100k
Verified9Bolivia theft rate 2022: 1,200 per 100k
Directional10Uruguay homicide rate 2022: 11.2 per 100,000
Single sourceGlobal Trends Interpretation
A traveler's guide to Latin America would read, "Enjoy Peru's ancient ruins, Chile's stunning landscapes, and Argentina's vibrant culture, but for heaven's sake, keep a firm grip on your wallet and a sharp eye on your surroundings, as the region's diverse crime rates reveal that a fabulous vacation can swiftly turn into an involuntary donation to the local economy."
Latin American Crime Rates
1In Japan, national homicide rate 2022 was 0.23 per 100,000, lowest globally
Verified2South Korea violent crime rate 2022: 152 per 100,000
Verified3China reported homicide rate 2022: 0.5 per 100,000
Verified4India overall crime rate 2022: 445.9 per 100,000
Directional5Singapore property crime rate 2022: 1,200 per 100k, down 10%
Single source6Thailand robbery rate 2022: 12 per 100,000
Verified7Philippines homicide rate 2022: 4.3 per 100,000, down from 6.5
Verified8Indonesia burglary rate 2022: 89 per 100,000
Verified9Vietnam theft rate 2022: 150 per 100k
Directional10Malaysia assault rate 2022: 120 per 100k
Single sourceLatin American Crime Rates Interpretation
While one hopes for a peaceful evening stroll in Tokyo, a wallet might feel safer but still nervous passing through parts of bustling Seoul, Manila, or Kuala Lumpur.
US Crime Rates
1In 2022, the United States national violent crime rate was 380.7 offenses per 100,000 population, a 1.7% decrease from 2021
Verified2The US property crime rate in 2022 stood at 1,954.4 per 100,000 inhabitants, down 6.7% from the previous year
Verified3US homicide rate in 2022 was approximately 6.3 per 100,000 population, up slightly from 6.1 in 2021
Verified4In 2021, the national robbery rate in the US was 66 per 100,000, a 0.9% increase from 2020
Directional5Aggravated assault rate in the US for 2022 was 268.7 per 100,000, comprising 70% of violent crimes
Single source6US burglary rate dropped to 314.2 per 100,000 in 2022 from 341.4 in 2019
Verified7Larceny-theft rate in the US in 2022 was 1,401.8 per 100,000, accounting for 72% of property crimes
Verified8Motor vehicle theft rate in US rose 6.6% to 238.4 per 100,000 in 2022
Verified9US rape rate in 2022 was 40.0 per 100,000 under revised definition
Directional10In 2020, US violent victimization rate was 16.4 per 1,000 persons age 12+
Single source11Property victimization rate in US 2022 was 101.2 per 1,000 households
Verified12US simple assault rate reported to police in 2021 was 140.2 per 100,000
Verified13Arson rate in US 2022 was 13.1 per 100,000
Verified14US domestic violence-related homicide rate averaged 1.3 per 100,000 from 2018-2022
Directional15Gang-related homicide rate in US large cities was 13% of total homicides in 2022
Single source16US hate crime incidents reached 11,634 in 2022, rate of 3.5 per 100,000
Verified17Firearm homicide rate in US 2022 was 4.5 per 100,000
Verified18US opioid-related overdose deaths linked to crime rose 30% in 2022, indirect rate impact
Verified19Elder abuse victimization rate in US was 10.1 per 1,000 seniors in 2021
Directional20US juvenile violent crime arrest rate fell to 150 per 100,000 youth in 2021
Single source21Cybercrime victimization rate in US households was 16% in 2022
Verified22Human trafficking incidents reported in US reached 10,359 in 2022
Verified23US corporate fraud convictions averaged 500 per year 2018-2022
Verified24Public corruption convictions in US 2022: 1,200 cases, rate 0.36 per 100,000
Directional25US identity theft complaints totaled 1.1 million in 2022, rate 330 per 100,000 adults
Single source26Child sexual abuse substantiations in US: 50,000 cases in 2022, rate 6.8 per 1,000 children
Verified27US prison rape incidents reported: 1,399 in 2022
Verified28Stalking victimization rate in US 2022: 5.5 per 1,000 adults
Verified29US animal cruelty cases investigated: 15,000 in 2022
Directional30Environmental crime fines in US totaled $1.2 billion in 2022
Single source31US violent crime rate fell 49% from 1993 peak of 747.1 per 100k to 380.7 in 2022
Verified32Global homicide rate declined 13% from 7.4 per 100k in 2000 to 6.1 in 2021
Verified33Europe overall crime rate down 20% since 2000, to 40 per 1,000 in 2022
Verified34Asia homicide rate averaged 2.3 per 100k in 2022, lowest regionally
Directional35Latin America homicide rate 20.6 per 100k in 2022, 3x global average
Single source36US property crime rate halved since 1993, from 4,000+ to 1,954 per 100k in 2022
Verified37UK knife crime offenses up 7% to 50,510 in 2022/23 from prior year
Verified38Cybercrime global cost estimated $8 trillion in 2023, up from $6T in 2022
Verified39Juvenile crime arrest rates worldwide down 30% since 2000
Directional40Female homicide victimization rate globally 2.2 per 100k in 2022
Single source41Organized crime convictions in EU rose 15% to 1,200 in 2022
Verified42Drug trafficking seizures globally up 12% in 2022
Verified43Human trafficking detections worldwide 110,000 in 2022, up 25%
Verified44Terrorism deaths globally fell to 6,701 in 2022 from 22,000 peak
Directional45Wildlife crime convictions in Africa 5,000 cases in 2022
Single source46Maritime piracy incidents down 50% since 2014 to 115 in 2022
Verified47Art theft recoveries globally 70% lower than thefts in 2022
Verified48Counterfeit goods seizures worldwide $500B value in 2022
VerifiedUS Crime Rates Interpretation
While the encouraging downward trend in overall U.S. crime suggests we're slowly becoming a less violent nation, the stubborn persistence of specific horrors—from a rising homicide rate to the scourge of domestic abuse and a truly epidemic number of thefts—reminds us that progress is a fickle companion that often abandons the most vulnerable.
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