Incarceration sentences were almost evenly divided between prison (36%) and jail (37%) in 2009. Felony convictions were more likely to result in a sentence to prison (42%) than jail (33%). Nearly all incarceration sentences for misdemeanor convictions were to jail (53%) rather than prison (3%).
View More 42 percent of felony convictions result in a sentence to prison. 33 percent go to jailCrime News
Probation Declines for Fifth Straight Year-Parole Declines in 2012
The number of adults under community supervision declined by about 40,500 during 2012, down to 4,781,300 offenders at yearend 2012.
View More Probation Declines for Fifth Straight Year-Parole Declines in 2012Lowest Number of US Prison Admissions Since 1999
In 2012, the number of admissions to state and federal prison in the United States was 609,800 offenders, the lowest number since 1999.
View More Lowest Number of US Prison Admissions Since 1999Homicides Decline by Half in the US
The U.S. homicide rate declined by nearly half (49%), from 9.3 homicides per 100,000 U.S. residents in 1992 to 4.7 in 2011, falling to the lowest level since 1963
View More Homicides Decline by Half in the US6,700 reported hate crimes in 2012-48 percent motivated by racial bias
According to statistics released today by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 5,796 criminal incidents involving 6,718 offenses were reported in 2012 as being motivated by…
View More 6,700 reported hate crimes in 2012-48 percent motivated by racial biasDomestic Violence Attacks Decline 72 Percent
SERIOUS INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AGAINST FEMALES DECLINED 72 PERCENT FROM 1994 TO 2011 Percentage involving physical attacks, weapons and injury showed little change Attacks on…
View More Domestic Violence Attacks Decline 72 Percent95 law enforcement officers killed in 2012
According to statistics collected by the FBI, 95 law enforcement officers were killed in line-of-duty incidents in 2012. Of these, 48 law enforcement officers died…
View More 95 law enforcement officers killed in 2012Violent and Property Crimes Increase Last Two Years
Increases driven by simple assaults and crime not reported to police Violent and property crime rates rose for U.S. residents in 2012, the Bureau of…
View More Violent and Property Crimes Increase Last Two Years17 percent of violent crime victims account for 54 percent of all violent crimes
NEW BJS REPORT ON CALCULATING THE PREVALENCE OF CRIME IN THE U.S. The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics released a report today on a…
View More 17 percent of violent crime victims account for 54 percent of all violent crimesTen Most Dangerous States
Ten Most Dangerous States Please see the link below from 24-7 Wall Street–nice article providing a comprehensive analysis. Worth reading. 10. Oklahoma > Violent crimes…
View More Ten Most Dangerous StatesLowest Homicide Rate in the US Since 1960
FBI Releases 2012 Crime Statistics The FBI estimated that in 2012, the number of violent crimes increased 0.7 percent, according to the figures released today.…
View More Lowest Homicide Rate in the US Since 1960Top 10 Factors Contributing to Violent Crime-Updated
Author Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. Thirty-five years of speaking for national and state criminal justice agencies. Former Senior Specialist for Crime Prevention for the Department…
View More Top 10 Factors Contributing to Violent Crime-UpdatedDo declines in school dropout rates affect crime?
Crime in America The data presented below is from “Trends in High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 1972–2008” from the US…
View More Do declines in school dropout rates affect crime?Prison Programs Can Reduce Crime
Crime in America We have praised research from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy in the past as being user friendly and to-the-point. The…
View More Prison Programs Can Reduce CrimeMost convicted of felonies do not get time in prison
Crime in America In 2006 (latest available data) an estimated 69 percent of persons sentenced (after conviction) in state court of a felony were sentenced…
View More Most convicted of felonies do not get time in prisonFelony Sentences Increase During Years of Declining Crime. Why?
Crime in America In 2006 (latest numbers available) state courts sentenced (after finding a defendant guilty) an estimated 1,132,290 people for a felony conviction. That…
View More Felony Sentences Increase During Years of Declining Crime. Why?Marijuana Use Continues to Increase as Perceived Risk Decreases
Crime in America Heavens, we were told by marijuana advocates that this wouldn’t happen; that the debate about the endless medical and recreational wonders of…
View More Marijuana Use Continues to Increase as Perceived Risk Decreases25 percent of US children have families with alcohol problems
Crime in America An estimated 25 percent of all children in the United States (about 27.8 million) are affected by or exposed to a family…
View More 25 percent of US children have families with alcohol problemsNearly 1 in 5 violent offenders in prison or jail or on probation were identified as mentally ill.
Crime in America.Net Our prayers go to Representative Giffords and all those killed or wounded in the tragic event in Tucson. We have reader questions regarding the…
View More Nearly 1 in 5 violent offenders in prison or jail or on probation were identified as mentally ill.More Americans Using Drugs. Marijuana Increases. Use by Kids Grows. Baby Boomers Record Large Gains.
Crime in America.Net Gentlereaders: Drug use continues to increase. Criminology 101—increased drug use means more crime. Criminology is filled with endless references to drug…
View More More Americans Using Drugs. Marijuana Increases. Use by Kids Grows. Baby Boomers Record Large Gains.