Most dangerous cities for house crimes

Property crime is significantly more common than violent crime in the United States, with the FBI reporting 1,954.4 property crimes per 100,000 people, compared to 380.7 violent crimes. Nearly 72% of property crimes are larceny or theft, with the other 28% of crimes closely split between motor vehicle theft and burglary. Overall, data from both the FBI and Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) shows that property crime has decreased dramatically over the last few decades – falling 59% from 1993 to 2022. During that period, the rate of burglaries fell 75%, larceny/theft by 54% and motor vehicle theft by 53%. While these statistics are encouraging, there are still major differences in crime rates depending on an area's population density and economic conditions. In the slideshow above, we'll look at the U.S. cities with the highest rates of house-related crime, according to the Zebra. The rankings are based on the rate of property crime, the robbery rate and arson volume.

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