PlainCrime

U.S. Crime Statistics

Explore crime data for 8,986 cities, 2,443 counties, and 51 states. Sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program.

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8,986
Cities
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2,443
Counties
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51
States
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19,585
Agencies

Safest Cities

1
Merrimack
NH
0/100K
2
Westport
CT
3.6/100K
3
Randolph Township
NJ
3.7/100K
4
Harrison Town
NY
6.3/100K
5
Greenwich
CT
9.4/100K
6
Bernards Township
NJ
10.4/100K
7
Cranberry Township
PA
11.4/100K
8
Muskego
WI
11.8/100K
9
Monroe Township, Middlesex County
NJ
12.1/100K
10
Columbus
IN
13.5/100K
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Highest Crime Rate Cities

1
Alexandria
LA
2713.5/100K
2
Memphis
TN
2501.3/100K
3
Saginaw
MI
2201.5/100K
4
Oakland
CA
1925.3/100K
5
Monroe
LA
1892.4/100K
6
Detroit
MI
1781.3/100K
7
Atlantic City
NJ
1780.1/100K
8
Danville
IL
1684.3/100K
9
Little Rock
AR
1672/100K
10
Baltimore
MD
1606.2/100K
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About This Data

PlainCrime compiles crime statistics from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Data includes violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, arson) reported by 19,585 law enforcement agencies nationwide.

Data year: 2024. Not all agencies report complete data every year. Crime rates are calculated per 100,000 population. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PlainCrime get its crime data?
All data comes from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects crime statistics from law enforcement agencies across the United States. This is the most comprehensive national crime dataset available.
How many cities does PlainCrime cover?
PlainCrime includes crime data for nearly 9,000 cities and towns across the United States, covering violent crime (murder, assault, robbery) and property crime (burglary, theft, vehicle theft).
Is PlainCrime free?
Yes, PlainCrime is completely free. You can look up crime statistics for any covered city, compare crime rates, and view trend data without any account or subscription.
How often is the crime data updated?
The FBI releases updated UCR data annually, typically with a 1-2 year lag. We update our database when new data becomes available from the FBI.