Violent Crime

5.146

This type of wrongdoing involves punishable activities performed by a lawbreaker toward a victim. Violent crimes are committed using some kind of weapon and violence. As can be seen from the figures, the rate of violent crime in Washington is blatantly high. The reason for such miserable figures is the crack cocaine epidemic raging in the District between the 1980s and 1990s the negative consequences of which still take place to be.

Murder

32

It is one of the severest types of crime, and the number of incidents of murder is, unfortunately, very high in Washington D. C. If you think about relocating to this place, think again. The statistics may be inaccurate — the actual figures are always higher.

Rape

591

Rape is dire perpetration, and such a high mark makes it a grim reality that women and children cannot feel absolutely safe in Washington.

Robbery

1.457

Looking at such an awesomely high rate of robbery in Washington, it is fair to assume that nearly every person living here has been bereft at least once.

Aggravated Assault

3,066

A violent attack with the use of some weapon, like a gun, a knife, or even a baseball bat is considered by the law as an aggravated assault. Washington seems to be the leader in this relation. With a brazen prevalence of drug syndicates and felons, this place is still far from becoming one of the most peaceful cities in the world.

Property Crime

45,055

Property crimes seem to be a common thing in Washington, looking at this statistic. Having a more or less good car or dwelling is a risky luxury for the locals.

Burglary

7,669

This felony also refers to illegal entry to someone’s house with an aim to steal something irrespective of whether the owner is away. The stats are shocking and discouraging.

Larceny Theft

31,521

Larceny thefts are viewed as trivial offenses by the law when the value of the stolen goods does not exceed $50,000. Felonies when a criminal rips the item from the victim’s hands are also considered larceny.

Motor Vehicle Theft

5,865

Motor vehicles are, perhaps, the most common of  malefactors. Left on the streets unattended, cars and bikes are a real temptation.

Arson

165

Though Washington has one of the strictest punishments for arson in the country (one can be sentenced to life imprisonment), this does not stop reckless criminals from setting non-owned property afire, judging by these numbers.

Violent Crime

3.804

Given its remoteness from the rest of the country, it is hard to believe that violent crimes can ever possible in this naturally gorgeous place. However, nearly 4,000 reported incidents per 100,000 people negate the imaginary tranquility and peacefulness of Alaska.

Murder

36the

The main cause of murders in this picturesque nook is domestic abuse and sporadic violence on the streets. The prevalence of drug-addicted communities enhanced by overall poverty of the local population is one contributing factor to a strangely high rate of manslaughter.

Rape

474

With such a sheer number of reported rape incidents in Alaska, it is easy to figure out that the region abounds with criminal elements, who chose women and children as their victims. The situation could be better if the police punished the evil-doers to the full extent of the law.

Robbery

1.042

The metric is very high leading one to think that the police in Alaska are not worth their funding. The cases of robbery generally occur on the streets and rarely with the use of weapons. Most victims are predictably women who cannot defend themselves effectively.

Aggravated Assault

2252

The score is very serious given the size and population of Alaska. Aggravated assaults are committed with the use of weapons and force, so many incidents end up with heavy wounds and even deaths.

Property Crime

21,580

It seems that having a home or a vehicle is a bad sign in Alaska. The property crime figures set new negative records year by year. Ensuring property security, like setting up surveillance cameras, signaling systems, and motion sensors are the main expenditure item on an average household budget.

Burglary

2791

Shoplifting is quite a trend in this state. Store owners are always at risk of losing their goods and stocks in the till. Enthusiastic startuppers willing to launch a business in Alaska should seriously consider a sadly high score of burglary.

Larceny Theft

15,791

Petty felony is not punished strictly in Alaska, which, surely, keys up light law violators. If caught by the police, a delinquent will most likely just quit paying a fine and recommence the evil-doing.

Motor Vehicle Theft

2998

Motor vehicle theft incidents have been increasing over the last few decades. The situation is, perhaps, the worst in the whole country, and locals here just reuse to own cars, opting for less convenient public transport.

Arson

115

Attempts to set the property on fire generally occur due to unhealthy competition and commerce. In a fight for customers and, consequently, revenues, businessmen so brazenly set each other’s restaurants, stores, and supermarkets afire, badly affecting the crime statistics in Alaska.

Violent Crime

5.146

Uniform crime reports show that the score of violent crimes in this region is ridiculously high. Factors contributing to such discouraging figures are poverty and an unstable economic situation. The median age of victims is also frighteningly, young — adolescents between 14–16, and kids below 5 tend to suffer from violence.

Murder

135

Though the factors to drive these figures up are numerous, widespread unemployment and poverty are the main causes of murders in Maryland.

Rape

188

Teenagers and women are dramatically unsafe in this region. Though the situation with rapes is much better, compared to other notoriously known states, such as Alaska, there is much left to be done to ensure uncompromised security for the people.

Robbery

2,318

Do not confuse this term with burglary. Robbery in Maryland involves carjacking and mugging. Penalties do vary and depend on the type of weapon used, as well as the value of the loot.

Aggravated Assault

2,505

Aggravated assaults are also on the rise in this territory, with most attacks carried out with the use of weapons on the streets. Hospitals and healthcare centers suffer from a steady influx of victims of aggravated assaults, which cannot but create an additional cost loading on the state budget.

Property Crime

12,339

The situation with property crimes is not overwhelmingly adverse across the entire state. While the capital, Baltimore,  faces hundreds of car and house-involving felonies every month, Ocean Pines and Thurmont are comparably peaceful.

Burglary

2,828а

The index is impressive, making one think that a thief is quite a common profession in these cities. Baltimore is an undisputed leader in this respect, with the most cases of burglary occurring in the state. The assaults are predictably armed and forced.

Larceny Theft

7,492

A felony is considered a larceny-theft if the caused damage does not exceed $10,000. An array of possible punishments includes jail time and a substantial fine. Obviously, such measures are not strict enough to stop malefactors from stealing.

Motor Vehicle Theft

2,019

More or less decent cars are exposed to be stolen in Maryland. Unlike hijacking, a motor vehicle theft takes place when the owner is not inside the vehicle.

Arson

98

Cases of burning or intentions to burn other’s property are generally uncommon in cities of Maryland. Despite a pretty low score of arson, it is still a long way to go for the government to improve the crime situation in the state.

Violent Crime

2906

The FBI UCR shows that the number of violent crimes in Arizona has been steadily dropping over the past two years. This is, of course, great news for residents, as they can have peace of mind to safely walk on the streets, at least, during the daytime. Nights are nowhere safe, for the most part.

Murder

34

The same positive tendency is observed with the murder rate in Arizona — the figures are decreasing year by year. However, violent assaults and massacres still take place without any precise cause. Shootings are also quite usual in Arizona, making one take serious self-protection measures when stepping out of the home threshold.

Rape

505

Rapes are a hard issue in this region, with the number of incidents hardly ever decreasing. Not only women and children, but men are, too, at a high risk of being sexually abused in Arizona. The government has to conduct a serious educative campaign on the matter of rape and ways to fight it.

Robbery

638

The robbery statistics are very disappointing in these cities. Petty felonies are not treated seriously by the law, which makes robbers bolder. Wallets, gadgets, accessories, and jewelry are easily stolen on the streets of Arizona.

Aggravated Assault

1729

Though Arizona is less crime-prone, compared to other states, the volume of reported aggravated assaults is threatening. These criminal activities are performed with the use of steel and firearms, which ultimately end up with hospitalization.

Property Crime

23,513

Property crime figures are even higher than in infamous Maryland. The richer the city, the greater the risk is that your house or car will be cleaned out. Criminals here prefer presentably looking mansions and vehicles to break into and profit off.

Burglary

3,314

According to the law of Arizona, burglary is a criminal deed involving an unauthorized entry into another person’s home or car with the purpose of stealing things and/or money or causing injuries to the owner.

Larceny Theft

18,410

Larceny thefts are an established practice in Arizona. Stealing goods valued under $2,000 will not involve a rigorous penalty, as this criminal act will be considered a petty offense.

Motor Vehicle Theft

1,789

It seems that thieves are targeted at motorcycles in Arizona, though cars are being stolen pretty often, too. Fortunately, a good alarm system and observation cameras can add up to the safety of your hard-earned motor property.

Arson

71

Though arson and attempts to burn another person’s property incur a huge fine and even imprisonment in Arizona, the number of incidents is abnormally elevated. Once a criminal has taken all the valuable goods from a car of a home, the property is just set aflame either to produce a frightening effect or, perhaps, in a bid to cover up the traces of the crime.

Violent Crime

3572

As one-third of the whole state population is underpaid, it is not surprising that violent crimes are uniform here. According to the 2018 FBI UCR data, most victims of violent offenders end up in hospitals with severe, often life-dangerous injuries. Some crime acts are executed using silent weapons.

Murder

76

Despite the fact that Pennsylvania is not as dangerous as Alaska or Maryland, the number of killings is one of the highest in the country. Pennsylvania, for some reason, attracts multiple murderers, whose wickedness drives the homicide index up.

Rape

281

Women and teens cannot enjoy a totally secure life in Penn. To make things worse, they even cannot feel absolutely safe at their own homes, as most rapes occur in a home of victims. Observation cameras and a security system are to boost the security of the real estate.

Robbery

1281

The acts of robbery involve a different penalty: from an insignificant fine to long years as a jailbird, depending on the crime class. Poverty and lack of education are the main factors seducing wrongdoers to robbery.

Aggravated Assault

1934

This metric is remarkably low, compared to the situation in other provinces. The law is harsh toward those who practice aggravated assaults, with a real possibility to spend half the life behind the bars. Still, certain proactive measures should be taken by the state government to get these figures to drop.

Property Crime

12,254

Penal acts against homes and vehicles have been notably falling over the past years. The situation has stabilized because the punishment for property felonies has become much stricter. School and university education has also become more available for Pennsylvanians, which has granted them more opportunities in life and took them away from the criminal path.

Burglary

1620

The Pennsylvanian law treats burglars harshly. An unauthorized entering into a building or its portion, unless the premises are open to the public, is considered a first-degree felony which may end up with 20 years of imprisonment, and a heavy fine added to the penalty. In some cases, the incident may be changed to a second-degree felony which is hardly pleasant, as the defendant is subjected to up to ten years in jail.

Larceny Theft

9,245

The penalties for larceny thefts in Penn vary depending on the value of the goods stolen. If the value does not exceed $50, the criminal may receive up to three months in prison and a fine of up to $1,500, depending on the level of damage caused. If the value of the property stolen is over $2,000, it will be viewed as a second-degree felony with a prospect of spending up to seven years in jail. But on the whole, the rules for larceny thefts are not harsh, and the penalty will depend on the circumstances and the social background of the evel-doer.

Motor Vehicle Theft

1,390

The stats show that trucks and large motor vehicles have a hypnotizing effect on car thieves, as they majorly prefer these types of transport. Yet, the figures are remarkably low, compared to other regions. The insurance business is thriving in Pennsylvania as inhabitants spare no expense to protect their motor property against malefactors.

Arson

108

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Violent Crime

4,219

Cartels and the influx of illegal drugs have always been an issue in this region; and over the last few years, their negative impact on the state’s peacefulness has spiked. Five Prisoners, Bloods, Nietas, Latin Kings, Crips, Silenciosos, to name a few, are real gangs of New York, and they terrorize people on the streets. The availability of guns also contributes to the enormous figures in the violent crime index. Violence is always around, but it is especially concentrated amongst the poor groups of people, numerous in New York State.

Murder

32

Though New York City is considered the Golden Apple of the country, extreme violence seems to be its inseparable part. We cannot say that the police fail to protect citizens from aggressiveness and manslaughter, but murder events are too common and often are a consequence of villainy, like shop-breaks or robbing.

Rape

281

Some zones in New York are especially dangerous for women, such as Midtown or Brownsville. The risk of being raped in these areas is highly elevated. Most incidents of sexual maltreatment occur because of constant wrangles between gangs.

Robbery

1,186

New York criminal law regards robbery as a violent felony with a strong likelihood to find oneself in a prison for many years. An act of forcible stealing with the use of a weapon, physical force, or threatening is classified with one of the three degrees of this misdeed and will make one immediately seek a good criminal attorney. Typical victims are teens, women, and tourists that are so amazed about New York that cannot admit a thought it is as dangerous as it is beautiful.

Aggravated Assault

2,720

The New York State police view an aggravated assault as beating and injuring another person. The index is pretty high; still, the situation is a bit improved compared to other American states.

Property Crime

11,855

Criminal mischief toward vehicles and dwellings is widespread in these locations. Chances of being deprived of property are so high that inhabitants do their utmost to protect precious property by installing observation systems and strengthening gates, garages, doors, and windows in their homes. All means go in if you do not want to be a victim of a dodging robber.

Burglary

1,201

Breaking into or remaining unlawfully in a house, trailer, or vehicle to commit a crime is considered a burglary offense in the New York State. The penalty depends on the degree of a criminal act and can incur up to 25 years in jail. The statistic is inspiringly low here.

Larceny Theft

10,074

The larceny-theft rate in New York is one of the lowest in the country, which indicates the effectiveness and dedication of the local police to protecting inhabitants against thieft. Incidents are still frequent, but the penalty is, surely, unavoidable.

Motor Vehicle Theft

580

Motor vehicle thefts vary by degree. if the caused damage does not exceed $100, the act will be qualified as a petty crime. The greater the value of loot,  the harsher the penalty is, down to years in jail or a huge fine.

Arson

21

There are five degrees of arson severity in New York’s criminal law. The behavior is described as intentionally damaging the property of another person by burning or causing an explosion. The punishment will be based on how devastating the offense is, with the likelihood to spend a quarter-century behind bars.

Violent Crime

1,200

Since the state attracts lots of wealthy holidaymakers, violent crime stats are expectedly high. One may think violence in Hawaii is a fact of life and will not go away. Alongside with attacking carefree globetrotters, violent crimes on the island also relate to racial outbursts, which demonstrate direct between race and crime.

Murder

8

No killings are made in paradise! At least, the numbers are low, giving peace of mind and the impression that walking down Hawaiian streets can pretty safe. Chances to fall victim to a murderer are minimal — the credit to the state police and comparatively strict law.

Rape

164

According to the FBI, despite violent crimes in Hawaii have been declining over the last few years, the situation with rapes is getting ever worse. Criminologists agree that these figures are actually much higher because only one out of three victims of sexual abuse report to the police. It is a very devastating event, and women simply do not want to get involved in the criminal justice system and give a statement over and over again, re-creating traumatic memories.

Robbery

413

While the number of murderers and rapists is relatively low, robbers, obviously, act with impudence in Hawaii. The good thing, criminals are not very aggressive here and generally content with stealing wallets or gadgets from bypassers on the streets without hurting the victims.

Aggravated Assault

615

In accordance with Hawaiian law, an aggravated assault is a felony occurring when one person brings physical injuries to another without legal justification. The severity of assault is divided into three degrees, and the charge will depend on several factors, including the seriousness of caused harm, the defendant’s intentions, whether the criminal is the state’s resident, and more.

Property Crime

14,397

Burglary

1654

Felonies associated with burglary are divided into three categories by severity. An unlawful invasion or remaining within the premises or vehicle illegally with an intention to or actually committing a crime may be punishable up to 10 years in jail coupled with thousand dollars as a fine.

Larceny Theft

10,435

Hawaiian authorities use a specific approach to treat larceny thefts. Here, not only physical objects but intellectual property can be subject to punishable larceny. For instance, downloading an electronic book from the Internet without paying for it may incur a solid fine. Matter-of-factly, documents are very often stolen in Hawaii.

Motor Vehicle Theft

2,308

Arson

146

Setting a paradise afire seems to be a motto of local people, otherwise, the metric would not be that high. Curiously, arson events often occur between ever-conflicting neighbors.

Violent Crime

1,175

Life is never the same in families, neighborhoods, and even communities after violent crimes. Along with physical pain, such offenses cause emotional and social distress making people very suspicious and lonely. People prone to  be less physically active out of a fear to be exposed to violence in their neighborhood. When personal security is compromised, people try to reduce walking and cycling. Fortunately for Nevada residents and guests, chances to become a victim of violence are one among lowest in the country.

Murder

22

The unlawful killing of a person, done with malice is defined as murder in Nevada. Murders can be first degree (intended killings and felony murders) and second-degree when a defendant acted recklessly without an obvious intent to pull off a homicide. Charges include a possible life sentence in Nevada State Prison or even the death penalty for malicious killings. Such harshness of penalty explains why the murder rate is so low in Nevada.

Rape

241

Given the whopping figures, women and children cannot feel absolutely safe in Nevada. Unlike it is with murderers, rapists are not punished severely — the fact that makes some perpetrators very brave.

Robbery

451

While the rest country seems to swarm with robbers, this is not the case in Nevada. Perhaps, violence is not what prevails in this territory. Perhaps, it is the inclement climate that keeps inhabitants from breaching a law.

Aggravated Assault

1,113

Nevada’s law defines an aggravated assault as an attempt to cause harm to another person, or an act of putting a victim in fear of using force. Punishment for such offenses will depend on several factors, including victim-specific assaults and employment of dangerous weapons. Aggravated assaults more often occur in families with a low income than in richer ones. Reports show that women and children are often attacked by frenzied men and get injured.

Property Crime

45,055

Nevada’s law defines an aggravated assault as an attempt to cause harm to another person, or an act of putting a victim in fear of using force. Punishment for such offenses will depend on several factors, including victim-specific assaults and employment of dangerous weapons. Aggravated assaults more often occur in families with a low income than in richer ones. Reports show that women and children are often attacked by frenzied men and get injured.

Burglary

1968

Looking at this score, it is fair to say that burglary is not a big issue in Nevada. Evidently, that acts of delinquency happen almost without violence, burglars here steal goods without causing physical harm to their victims.

Larceny Theft

4780

In a hot pursuit to earn the title of the safest state in America, Nevada does not suffer from major larceny thefts, and most incidents are ranked as petty. However, stealing goods valued over $700 is fraught entailing the jail.

Motor Vehicle Theft

1384

While hijacking and kidnapping are exceedingly rare, motor vehicle thefts are on the rise. Grand larceny of a motor vehicle valued over $3,500 may end up with up to 10 years in jail with a big fine and, surely, restitution. If the stolen vehicle is worth less than $3,500, the possible punishment will include up to five years behind bars with a fine and restitution.

Arson

18

Property is rarely set on fire in Nevada. The police say most arson incidents are caused intentionally by owners themselves in an effort to receive insurance for the vehicle/house burnt. There are four degrees of arson in Nevada’s law with the first incurring the most severe penalty and the fourth incurring the lightest.

Violent Crime

1937

This is quite an elevated metric, assuming that the state is one of the wealthiest in the country. Residents cannot feel safe not only on the streets but even in their own homes. Criminals are so brazen because the law in Illinois does not treat violent crimes as harshly as in other states.

Murder

36

Manslaughter is not an issue in this place if to judge by this index. This is made possible due to severe penalties applying to guilty persons. The incrimination in the first or second-degree killing can end up with life imprisonment, which effectively cools down the ardor of violence-prone ones.

Rape

129

Children and women are not in danger of sexual abuse in Illinois, regarding the figures. However, there is still much room for improvement.

Robbery

637

Illinois criminal law defines robbery as taking other people`s property by threatening or directly using physical force. Such behavior is generally Class 2 felony chargeable with up to 7 years in jail. Under certain circumstances (like robbing an old person or a public organization), the felony will be qualified as a Class 1 felony with a jail sentence up to 15 years. A penalty for aggravated or armed robberies may be extended to 60 years in prison. Even the real risk to meet death in jail does not stop felons from this bad practice if to look at this score.

Aggravated Assault

1,136

The problem of aggravated assaults is persistent in this region, the situation is even worse than in maleficent Alaska and New York. However, the local government does not seem to be hibernated — the streets of Illinois are patrolled by the police day and night to improve this adverse statistic.

Property Crime

6,350

Property crimes are also too frequent for an outwardly flourishing province. Criminologists explain these heightened figures with a rise in homelessness and poverty over the past few years. Vehicles and homes are common objects of these crimes pushing owners to take serious property protection measures.

Burglary

948

The criminal law of Illinois is very severe toward burglars. An unlawful entering into a stranger’s home, vehicle, or any other type of building or its structure irrespective of criminal intentions will carry a penal sanction.

Larceny Theft

4712

Illinois laws penalize larceny thefts, based on the nature of the offense, the value of the goods stolen, and the presence of previous related convictions. Stealing things from educational institutions, places of worship or even governmental property will involve heightened penalty up to 30 years in prison while Class A misdemeanor will carry a few months in jail, surely, with heavy fines in every case.

Motor Vehicle Theft

690

Motor vehicles are not in danger of theft in Illinois! This was the lowest crime level in the country in 2018. However, preventive measures are quite wise. A good vehicle anti-theft system will play an important role in protecting your dear car and what is inside it against hijackers.

Arson

35

The risk that your precious property will be burnt by another person is minimal in Illinois. Being accused of arson in Illinois promises nothing good for the accused as the penalty may be as strict as 30 years of jail time according to the nature of the crime. The facts show that people do not dare to destroy other’s property through burning in this province.

Violent Crime

2,228

Although the state is universally considered one of the safest in America, violence is a thorny problem in this area. Sparkling and booming Memphis often ranks the most criminal-prone city in the country with the rate of violent activities simply off the scale.

Murder

26

Though this index has been improved over the last years, manslaughter is still a pressing issue in the province. Killers are fully aware of an actual risk to end up on the electric chair, but this does not stop them from slaying others. To its credit, the state government is taking active measures to improve this statistic.

Rape

113

The score is rapidly getting worse in Tennessee. Rape reports have increased by 2.7% compared to 2017, even though the defendant may spend 60 years in prison without the possibility of release on probation.

Robbery

464

On the national scale, Tennessee earned the dubious honor of being the fifth-worst state in terms of robbery. Residents of this province cannot enjoy completely safe walking on the streets and have to carefully secure their property against evil-doers.

Aggravated Assault

1,425

Aggravated assaults occur ridiculously often in this place. The misdeed may be given class A, C, or D felony carrying 15 years in prison of possible sentence for, especially cruel behavior. Though, the punishment is not harsh enough if aggravated assaults have been commonplace for many years in TN.

Property Crime

7,779

The property crime figures have been decreasing almost in the entire state (except for notoriously known Memphis, surely) over the last few years. Vandalism, trespassing, and burglary are common property crimes in TN. The penalty for convictions depends on the seriousness of the crime and may result in a sentence of up to 15 years in jail.

Burglary

1286

Though the burglary stats are slightly better in TN, in contrast with other states mentioned above, it does not mean owners should not worry about safeguarding their assets. The most effective method of keeping your property safe is obtaining a sustainable home security system.

Larceny Theft

5,603

The Tennessee law considers larceny as trespassing and stealing another person’s goods. Theft is a broader concept encompassing all types of stealing and involving any kind of property or services. The larceny-theft occurrence is surprisingly stepped-up; still, it is not the worst situation in the country.

Motor Vehicle Theft

869

The state does not suffer much from motor vehicle thefts as the stat shows. The security forces have been intensively working toward reducing the occurrence of such crimes in TN and positive results have come quickly.

Arson

31

Property owners have peace of mind in this regard because arson offenses are not common in Tennessee. People also splurge on installing powerful observation cameras and fire detectors to their homes to steer arsonists away.