Crime Data Articles
Data-driven analysis of crime rates across US counties — rankings, patterns, and insights built on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
March 10, 2026
Understanding Crime Rates by County: What the Data Shows
A data-driven analysis of crime rates across all 3,143 US counties. Which counties are safest, which are most dangerous, and what patterns emerge from the FBI UCR data.
March 10, 2026
Safest Counties in America: How Safety Scores Are Calculated
The 25 safest counties in the United States ranked by FBI crime data. How safety scores work, geographic patterns, and what makes these counties so safe.
March 10, 2026
Property Crime vs. Violent Crime: A County-Level Analysis
How violent crime and property crime rates differ across US counties. Which counties have the highest concentration of each type, and why the distinction matters for families.
May 2, 2026
Most Dangerous Counties in America by Crime Rate
The 25 US counties with the highest total crime rates. Analysis of where crime is most concentrated and what drives dangerous conditions at the county level.
May 2, 2026
Counties with the Lowest Violent Crime Rates
The 25 safest US counties for violent crime. Where murder, rape, robbery, and assault rates are lowest — and where they are highest for comparison.
May 2, 2026
Counties with the Highest Property Crime Rates
The 25 US counties with the highest property crime rates. Analysis of burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft patterns across American counties.
May 2, 2026
Safest Counties in the Midwest
The top 25 safest counties in the Midwest region. How Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and neighboring states produce some of the safest communities in America.
May 2, 2026
Urban vs Rural Crime: A County-Level Comparison
How crime patterns differ between urban and rural counties across America. Analysis of density, opportunity, and community factors that drive the urban-rural crime divide.
May 2, 2026
Counties with the Best Crime Data Coverage
Which US counties have the most complete FBI crime reporting? Analysis of law enforcement agency participation and why data coverage matters for accurate crime comparisons.
May 2, 2026
Counties with the Highest Violent Crime Rates
The 25 US counties where violent crime is most concentrated. Analysis of murder, rape, robbery, and assault patterns across American communities.
May 2, 2026
Safest Counties in the South
The top 25 safest counties in the Southern United States. Proving that safety thrives across Texas, Florida, Georgia, and the broader South.
May 2, 2026
Counties with the Lowest Total Crime Rates
The 25 US counties with the lowest overall crime rates. Where both violent and property crime are remarkably rare — the safest communities in America.