This document summarizes crime statistics from the 2015 FBI Uniform Crime Report. It provides rankings of the safest and most dangerous states and cities based on crime rates. The most common crimes in the US are listed as burglary, theft, stolen vehicles, assault, and murder. Statistics on arrest rates for different crimes are also presented. The document concludes with safety tips for home, neighborhood, and community.

1. Crime In The USA
2016 Update
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2. Rankings: Safest States In The U.S.
2015 FBI UCR Statistics
1. UTAH (+20)
2. VERMONT (-1)
3. MARYLAND (+6)
4. HAWAII (+19)
5. WISCONSIN (+6)
6. NEW HAMPSHIRE (0)
7. CONNECTICUT (+1)
8. MASSACHUSETTS (-4)
9. PENNSYLVANIA (+5)
10. WYOMING (+5)
11. INDIANA (+13)
12. IOWA (-9)
13. LOUISIANA (+27)
14. MINNESOTA (-9)
15. WASHINGTON (+17)
16. KANSAS (+11)
17. NORTH DAKOTA (0)
18. NEVADA (+26)
19. NEW MEXICO (+28)
20. MONTANA (+6)
21. OHIO (-3)
22. OREGON (+9)
23. IDAHO (-13)
24. VIRGINIA (-22)
25. MAINE (-18)
26. SOUTH CAROLINA (+17)
27. NEW YORK (-11)
28. MICHIGAN (+2)
29. NORTH CAROLINA (+6)
30. ILLINOIS (-5)
41. FLORIDA (+4)
42. KENTUCKY (-20)
43. NEW JERSEY (-31)
44. TENNESSEE (+5)
45. ARIZONA (-3)
46. ALASKA (-8)
47. MISSISSIPPI (-10)
48. GEORGIA (-2)
49. ALABAMA (-1)
50. ARKANSAS (0)
31. WEST VIRGINIA (-3)
32. NEBRASKA (-13)
33. COLORADO (-4)
34. DELAWARE (0)
35. MISSOURI (+1)
36. RHODE ISLAND (-23)
37. CALIFORNIA (-4)
38. TEXAS (+1)
39. OKLAHOMA (+2)
40. SOUTH DAKOTA (-20)
+ or – indicates a positive or negative change over prior year ranking.

3. 30 Safest Cities In America
2015 FBI UCR Statistics
1. Thomson Township, MN
2. Elgin, OK
3. West Grove Borough, PA
4. Castleton, VT
5. Lewisboro Town, NY
6. Elmira Town, NY
7. Scott Township, Lackawanna County, PA
8. Perry Township, Columbiana County, OH
9. Jourdanton, TX
10. Oak Ridge, TN
11. East Range, MN
12. Tuxedo Town, NY
13. West Nottingham Township, PA
14. Kaysville6, UT
15. La Crescent, MN
16. Wayland, MA
17. Smith Township, PA
18. Rutland Town, VT
19. Ishpeming Township, MI
20. Paint Township, PA
21. Elko New Market, MN
22. Maybrook Village, NY
23. St. Joseph, MN
24. Moriah Town, NY
25. Chenoa, IL
26. Weston, WV
27. North Oaks, MN
28. Inverness, IL
29. Stockport Town, NY
30. Yuma, CO

4. 30 Most Dangerous Cities In America
2015 FBI UCR Statistics
1. Wilkes-Barre Township, PA
2. Lake Delton, WI
3. Emeryville, CA
4. South Padre Island, TX
5. South Tucson, AZ
6. Tukwila, WA
7. Myrtle Beach, SC
8. Balcones Heights, TX
9. Lumberton, NC
10. Dillon, SC
11. Branson, MO
12. College Park, GA
13. Bastrop, LA
14. Chamblee, GA
15. Evendale, OH
16. Florida City, FL
17. Port Richey, FL
18. Burlington, WA
19. Bellmead, TX
20. Hiram, GA
21. East Point, GA
22. Humble, TX
23. Bessemer, AL
24. West Milwaukee, WI
25. Lake Worth, TX
26. Gallipolis, OH
27. Hartsville, SC
28. Hammond, LA
29. Glendale, CO
30. Wildwood, NJ

5. Most Common Crimes In The U.S.
2015 FBI UCR Statistics
Burglaries
Assaults
Murders
Stolen Vehicles
Theft
Number Of Crimes
Burglaries Assaults Murders Stolen Vehicles Theft
• Burglaries: 1,588,677
• Theft: 5,730,839
• Stolen Vehicles: 711,832
• Assaults: 767,259
• Murders: 16,280

6. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Success Rate
2015 FBI UCR Statistics
Arrest Numbers For Crimes Committed
Offense # of Arrests
Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter 11,092
Rape 22,863
Robbery 95,572
Aggravated assault 376,154
Burglary 216,010
Larceny-theft 1,160,390
Motor vehicle theft 77,979
Arson 8,834
Violent crime3 505,681
Property crime3 1,463,213
Total 10,797,088

7. Most Improved Places
Top 10 Cities With The Most Improved Safety Statistics
1. Little Canada, MN
Rank: 186
Violent Crime Rate: 0.5
Property Crime Rate: 3.0
2. Belding, MI
Rank: 1321
Violent Crime Rate: 1.4
Property Crime Rate: 9.2
3. Vadnais Heights, MN
Rank: 155
Violent Crime Rate: 0.3
Property Crime Rate: 3.3
4. Greenville, PA
Rank: 1409
Violent Crime Rate: 3.2
Property Crime Rate: 7.7
5. Carrabelle, FL
Rank: 1335
Violent Crime Rate: 1.1
Property Crime Rate: 9.5
6. Everson, WA
Rank: 877
Violent Crime Rate: 0.0
Property Crime Rate: 8.1
7. Weiser, ID
Rank: 593
Violent Crime Rate: 0.2
Property Crime Rate: 6.4
8. White Bear Township, MN
Rank: 90
Violent Crime Rate: 0.3
Property Crime Rate: 2.2
9. Heavener, OK
Rank: 1188
Violent Crime Rate: 1.2
Property Crime Rate: 8.7
10. Hiawatha, IA
Rank: 1423
Violent Crime Rate: 0.7
Property Crime Rate: 10.3

8. Most Declining Places
Top 10 Cities Where Crime Rates Worsened
1. Story City, IA
Rank: 1450
Violent Crime Rate: 0.6
Property Crime Rate: 10.5
2. Senoia, GA
Rank: 1243
Violent Crime Rate: 1.2
Property Crime Rate: 9.0
3. Abbeville, GA
Rank: 1373
Violent Crime Rate: 1.8
Property Crime Rate: 9.0
4. Boonsboro, MD
Rank: 1361
Violent Crime Rate: .9
Property Crime Rate: 9.9
5. North Berwick, ME
Rank: 1151
Violent Crime Rate: 0.2
Property Crime Rate: 9.4
6. Henniker, NH
Rank: 1267
Violent Crime Rate: 1.6
Property Crime Rate: 8.7
7. Mahoning Township, PA
Rank: 1304
Violent Crime Rate: 0.7
Property Crime Rate: 9.8
8. Santaquin/Genula, UT
Rank: 1246
Violent Crime Rate: 0.2
Property Crime Rate: 10.0
9. Chaska, MN
Rank: 1438
Violent Crime Rate: 1.0
Property Crime Rate: 10.1
10. Hillsborough, CA
Rank: 1424
Violent Crime Rate: 0.1
Property Crime Rate: 10.9

9. What You Can Do To Stay Safe (continued)
Helpful Safety Tips To Increase Your Peace Of Mind
Your Home
1. Add a modern home security system
• More information on the best home security system systems
2. Make sure you have outdoor lighting
3. Clean up your yard and trim hedges – Thieves like to have cover during burglaries
4. Don’t leave your garage door open or leave valuables out
Your Neighborhood
1. Consider Starting a Neighborhood Watch program or join an existing one
• More information on How To Start A Neighborhood Watch Group
2. Get to know your neighbors and their schedules so you can help keep an eye on their home when they’re out and notice
when things are out of the ordinary – and they can do the same for you
3. Have one of your neighbors collect your mail while you’re out of town and do the same for them
Your Community
1. Clean up your community
2. Make sure your streets are well lit at night
3. Report any suspicious behavior to the police - If you see something, say something

10. Sources
Crime Data
FBI Uniform Crime Report
https://ucr.fbi.gov/
Safety & Security Information & Tips
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