Gun violence and crime
Crime | Criminal Justice - NRA-ILA
Despite gun control supporters' predictions, murder and total violent crime have decreased by more than half since 1991. In 2014, total violent crime fell ...
Myths and Realities: Understanding Recent Trends in Violent Crime
Both increases are connected to a broader surge in gun violence. More than 75 percent of murders in 2020 were committed with a firearm, reaching ...
In-Depth - Community Gun Violence
Law enforcement play an essential role in curbing community gun violence by enforcing gun laws and detaining those who commit gun crimes. Police department ...
Gun Violence Statistics - Enterprise Apps Today
The leading cause of death in the United States of America is gun violence. 1 out of 10 firearm deaths is at the age of 19 or less. By Demographics. By Ethnic ...
Americans are 25 times more likely to be killed in a gun homicide than people in other high-income countries. America Leads High-Income Nations in Gun Violence.
Child & Teen Gun Safety - Everytown
Children and teens in the US experience staggeringly high rates of gun deaths and injuries. They are also harmed when a friend or family member is killed with ...
In a typical year about 12,000 murders are committed in the United States with firearms—most with handguns. Handguns are used in many other crimes as well.
Gun Violence by State 2024 - World Population Review
The U.S. has over 30,000 gun deaths per year. According to the FBI's 2019 Crime in the U.S. report, firearms were used in 73.66% of murders in the United ...
Homicides by firearm in the U.S. 2006-2023 - Statista
In 2023, 76.37 percent of homicides were committed by firearm in the United States, compared to 85.7 percent in 2021.
Washington, DC Gun Violence Problem Analysis Summary Report
The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) partnered with the Criminal Justice. Coordinating Council (CCJC), the District of Columbia's ...
Gun Deaths, Violence and Mental Health
Since the 1960's the number and lethality of guns has increased, so too has the incidence of mass shootings. While acts of mass violence account for only a ...
The Relationship Between Gun Ownership and Firearm Homicide ...
Firearms are responsible for more than 31 000 deaths and an estimated 74 000 nonfatal injuries among US residents each year, most of which are violence related.
FBI — Expanded Homicide Data Table 8
Violent Crime · Property Crime · Clearances · Persons Arrested · Police Employee Data. Expanded Homicide Data Table 8. Murder Victims. by Weapon, 2015–2019.
Stats of the States - Firearm Mortality - CDC
When the number of deaths is small, rankings by state may be unreliable due to instability in death rates. Last Reviewed: March 1, 2022.
The Impact of Gun Violence on Children and Adolescents - KFF
Leading up to the pandemic, gun assaults made up about half of all child and adolescent firearm deaths. However, from 2019 to 2022, the share of ...
Navigating the Criminal Justice System - Everytown Support Fund
Gun violence causes death and injuries throughout the US on a daily basis. In many cases, shooting incidents are considered homicides or ...
How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence
The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new ...
Violent Crimes Involving Guns Drive Recent Rise in Crime
Homicide, aggravated assault, and auto theft have surged compared to pre-pandemic rates. ... Incidents involving guns were behind the rise in ...
Weapons That Are Most Commonly Used for Homicides
The Weapons Most Commonly Used for Homicides in the United States · Handguns: 45.7% · Firearms (Type Unknown): 23.9% · Other Weapons: 11.4% · Knives or Cutting ...