NationMaster - American Crime statistics

Assault victims	1.2%	[11th of 20]
Believe in police efficiency	89%	[1st of 17]
Bribe payers index	6.2	[9th of 19]
Bribery victims	0.2%	[13th of 16]
Perception of safety > Walking in dark	82%	[2nd of 15]
Prisoners > Female	8.5%	[9th of 134]
Prisoners > Foreign prisoners	0.5%	[77th of 86]
Prisoners > Per capita	715 per 100,000 people	[1st of 164]
Prisoners > Share of prison capacity filled	0%	[126th of 128]
Property crime victims	10%	[7th of 20]
Rape victims	0.4%	[13th of 20]
Robbery victims	0.6%	[17th of 20]
Suicide rates in ages 15-24	13.7 per 100,000 people	[7th of 17]
Suicide rates in ages 25-34	15.3 per 100,000 people	[10th of 17]
Suicide rates in ages 35-44	15.3 per 100,000 people	[12th of 17]
Suicide rates in ages 45-54	14.3 per 100,000 people	[13th of 17]
Suicide rates in ages 55-64	13.3 per 100,000 people	[14th of 17]
Suicide rates in ages 65-74	15.3 per 100,000 people	[11th of 17]
Suicide rates in ages above 75	22 per 100,000 people	[10th of 17]
Total crime victims	21.1%	[15th of 20]

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SOURCES: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin; UN International Crime Victims' Survey; Transparency International; International Centre for Prison Studies - World Prison Brief; GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3

ALTERNATIVE NAMES: United States, United States of America, usa, America, The United States, u.s.

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Russia has almost twice as many judges and magistrates as the United States. Meanwhile, the United States has 8 times as much crime.
The United States puts 0.7 % of its population in Prison - a vastly higher percentage than any other nation.

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COMMENTARY

drew 13th May 2005	What does the c. mean in share of prison capacity filled for the U.S.? example c.106%
Edria Murray Staff Editor 16th May 2005	In response to Drew - The 'c' means 'approximately' or 'around'. It is used when the value stated is an estimate.
WakeUp 23rd June 2005	I wish this site would actually educate people on how to read these statistics or, from the start, show accurate percentages. The United States, as a whole, is one of the safest nations in the world, with one of the better legal systems that exists. What matters most is the city. You have to click the little "per capita" link to actually see the true listings. The way this site shows "rankings" next to countries is downright misleading and dangerous in and of itself.
Tom 20th September 2005	We are forgetting something. These stats are those that are reported. Some countries or regions are not exactly forthcoming in there reporting of crime. Yes we do prosecute and incarcerate more of our own citizens than other countries (Steve, 2005-05-31), because we are more apt to enforce our laws than other countries. That does not mean that we are perfect. I have lived in other countries and have seen some of their methods of law. I would not like to get into their system as a victim. Money talks in most places. As far as moral values, that depends on the person and the place in this country that you live. (California vs Montana, LA vs Helena) I think if you surf the internet you will see that things come out more evenly than you think,in the Western Countries at least. As far as a dangerious place to live, the world is dangerous. Americans as a rule do not try to escape to other countries due to crime or government persecution for crimes commited. No other country hands out so many "severe suspended sentences" as the U.S.. Probably why people come here as opposed to Britain or India.
m-dogg 8th December 2005	I need ur opinion on weather guns should be for only malitia or if they should be leagal for the streets.
Jhon 5th December 2006	In responce to Tom sir with respect the other countries have way less crime rate then us country. on law system they have a better law system thats why they have less crime i dont mean government law but punishment laws which we dont have that strong which make other countries prisoner run to us for saftey. which make us look bad afterward.
NeoPendragon (UNITED STATES of AMERICIA) 23rd March 2007	Why do there seem to be more Murders in the United States than Murder of U.S Troops by terrorists in Iraq? And there we know who is shooting at us and have a chance to make a difference? People here don't seem to realize we the U.S. Military and the people who support us can make a difference to the people of the world. Do they know that the terrorist have killed more Iraq people than we have ourselves (Americans)?
Rachel (TX) 11th September 2007	I need to know for school, how many murders per capita were committed in each state since 1991? I have been looking online, and cannot find the answer or even close to an answer. If anyone could help me, it'd be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
hamzi (south africa) 15th October 2007	How interesting it is that the usa always seems to be judge and jury over other nations when obviously they have a problem keeping their own house in order...

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