FBI: Car thefts up 10%, murders down 6% in 2022.
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
11:55 AM – Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Car thefts spiked by 10% and murders were down 6% in the nation in 2022, according to recent crime statistics revealed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
On Monday, a substantial data dump of 11 million criminal cases was released by the FBI, depicting the crime statistics in the United States in 2022.
The FBI shares data each October portraying crime statistics from the year prior, which paints a picture of evident crime in the nation at that time.
From 2021 to 2022, car theft increased and it continues to rise in 2023, according to data from several police departments around the U.S.
The statistics showed that over 1 million vehicles were robbed in 2022. 18% of the suspects who carried out the car theft cases were males under the age of 18.
The other carjacking criminals were working in groups, which was a 13% rise from 2021. According to the FBI, the majority of the car theft occurrences happened between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight.
As for violent crime, which consists of murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery, the data showed a decrease by 2% in 2022.
The FBI reported that murders dropped by 6%. However, the agency did not specify those particular numbers in the data.
The report showcases that there were over 6.5 million property crime occurrences in 2022. As a result, property crime showed a 7% increase from 2021 to 2022. Therefore, there was an offense rate of approximately 1,954 property crime cases per 100,000 people.
This number is up from 2021, when the offense data rate was 1,832 property crimes per 100,000 people. In addition, property crime on college campuses resulted in a 35% increase in 2022.
According to the statistics, more people under the age of 18 were shot in 2022 than in 2021. The number of juvenile victims of deadly gun violence climbed by 11.8%, from 1,300 to 1,500, while the number of juvenile victims of non-fatal gunshot events increased by 10.6%, from 61,800 to 68,300.
There has been an estimated 42.7% male property crime offenses and 42.9% female property crime offenses between the ages of 35 and 64 years old in 2022.
The data released by the FBI was provided with statistics from over 15,000 police agencies around the U.S., which is an increase of about 1,500 law enforcement agencies compared to 2021.
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What were the specific numbers for violent crimes such as murder, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery in the United States in 2022?
Police departments across the United States, offering a comprehensive look at the crime situation in the nation in 2022.
According to the data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), car thefts saw a significant increase of 10% in 2022. This alarming rise in car theft continues into 2023, with data from multiple police departments indicating a continued upward trend. In 2022 alone, over 1 million vehicles were reported stolen, with 18% of the suspects being males under the age of 18. Additionally, the statistics revealed that carjacking crimes carried out by groups saw a 13% increase compared to the previous year. The majority of car theft occurrences happened between 8 p.m. and midnight, according to the FBI.
In terms of violent crime, which includes murder, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery, the data showed a decrease of 2% in 2022. Specifically, murders were down by 6% compared to the previous year. However, the FBI did not disclose the exact numbers related to these particular crimes.
Property crime, on the other hand, experienced a significant increase of 7% from 2021 to 2022, with over 6.5 million reported occurrences in 2022. This translates to an offense rate of approximately 1,954 property crime cases per 100,000 people. The offense rate in 2021 was slightly lower at 1,832 property crimes per 100,000 people. Notably, property crime on college campuses saw a staggering 35% increase in 2022.
The statistics also highlighted a concerning trend in gun violence among juveniles. In 2022, more individuals under the age of 18 were victims of gun violence compared to the previous year. The number of juvenile victims of fatal gun violence saw an increase of 11.8%, while the number of non-fatal gunshot victims in the same age group rose by 10.6%.
The data released by the FBI further revealed that property crime offenses were evenly distributed between males and females, with both groups accounting for approximately 42% of the offenses. The age group most commonly associated with property crime offenses was between 35 and 64 years old.
It is important to note that the data provided by the FBI encompasses over 15,000 police departments across the country, making it a valuable tool for understanding the crime landscape in the United States. These statistics serve as a vital resource for law enforcement agencies and policymakers in their efforts to address and combat crime effectively.
In conclusion, the recently released crime statistics by the FBI shed light on the state of crime in the United States in 2022. While car thefts saw a significant increase, violent crimes, including murders, experienced a slight decline. However, property crime, particularly on college campuses, recorded a notable rise. The statistics concerning gun violence among juveniles and the equal distribution of property crime offenses between genders are also points of concern. These findings emphasize the ongoing need for comprehensive strategies and collaboration between law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of communities across the country.
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