Violent Crime Rate by State
Violent offences known to police per 100,000 people: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault together.
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Highest states
| State | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 803.0 |
| Alaska | 729.3 |
| New Mexico | 621.6 |
| Arkansas | 531.8 |
| Louisiana | 515.1 |
| Tennessee | 492.3 |
| Kansas | 457.2 |
| California | 432.7 |
| Colorado | 421.7 |
| Montana | 419.1 |
| Missouri | 417.8 |
| Michigan | 416.2 |
Lowest states
| State | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|
| Maine | 93.2 |
| Connecticut | 109.6 |
| New Hampshire | 117.6 |
| Rhode Island | 144.1 |
| Wyoming | 179.9 |
| New Jersey | 193.8 |
| Hawaii | 205.1 |
| Virginia | 205.9 |
| Kentucky | 212.1 |
| Vermont | 214.4 |
| Idaho | 217.3 |
| Nebraska | 218.4 |