The Most Dangerous States for Violent Crime
Data reflect crimes against persons offenses reported to the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) by participating law enforcement agencies in each state. Crimes against persons include assault, homicide, human trafficking, kidnapping/abduction, and sex offenses. Rankings are based on total offenses per 100,000 residents using population covered figures reported by participating agencies, 2024.
Chart: Hirsch Law Group