Ranking of 50 U.S. states by crime rate per 100,000 residents, based on
FBI NIBRS data.
Broken down by assault, homicide, robbery, and sex offense rates.
Explore the full data on our interactive crime map.
Also see: Most dangerous states in the US.
Not all agencies report every offense category consistently. Some states may show unusually low rates for specific crime types due to differences in classification or reporting practices, rather than actual low incidence.
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State
Population
Assault
Homicide
Robbery
Sex Offenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the most dangerous states in the United States?
Based on 2024 FBI NIBRS data, the states with the highest overall crime rates are: New Mexico (7,019 per 100K), Nevada (6,106 per 100K), Tennessee (6,020 per 100K), Arkansas (5,828 per 100K), Colorado (5,809 per 100K).
Which are the safest states in the United States?
The states with the lowest overall crime rates are: New York (1,051 per 100K), Alaska (1,153 per 100K), Florida (1,851 per 100K), Mississippi (2,291 per 100K), Pennsylvania (2,409 per 100K).
Which states have the most homicides per capita?
The states with the highest homicide rates per 100,000 residents are: New Mexico (11 per 100K), Tennessee (9 per 100K), Missouri (8 per 100K), Alabama (8 per 100K), South Carolina (8 per 100K).
Which states have the most robberies per capita?
The states with the highest robbery rates are: Maryland (123 per 100K), Illinois (89 per 100K), California (75 per 100K), Washington (67 per 100K), Texas (64 per 100K).
Which states have the most sex offenses per capita?
The states with the highest sex offense rates are: Utah (138 per 100K), Montana (133 per 100K), North Dakota (114 per 100K), Oklahoma (103 per 100K), Michigan (94 per 100K). Note: reporting practices for sex offenses vary significantly between agencies.
What data is this based on?
This ranking uses data from the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) for 2024. NIBRS collects detailed information about each criminal incident from participating law enforcement agencies across the United States.
How is the crime rate calculated?
Crime rates are calculated as the number of reported offenses per 100,000 residents. This allows fair comparison between states of different sizes.
Why are some states missing?
Not all law enforcement agencies participate in NIBRS. All 50 states are included, though coverage varies as not every agency within a state participates in NIBRS.
What's the difference between NIBRS and UCR?
UCR collected aggregate monthly counts. NIBRS replaced it with detailed per-incident data including victims, offenders, weapons, and locations. As of 2024, the FBI only accepts NIBRS data.
Methodology
Crime rates are per 100,000 residents using Census 2024 population estimates.
Assault — aggravated assault, simple assault, and intimidation.
Homicide — murder, non-negligent manslaughter, and negligent manslaughter.
Robbery — taking property by force or threat of force.
Sex Offenses — forcible rape, sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and fondling.
Reporting caveat: Individual crime categories may be underreported by some agencies due to differences in classification practices.