Crime types

Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter: the willful killing of one person by another. About 12,300 victims a year in the U.S., down 18.2% from a year earlier.

Rape, sodomy and sexual assault with an object. About 115,200 victims a year in the U.S., down 9.8% from a year earlier.

Taking, or trying to take, something from a person by force or threat of force. About 148,000 offenses a year in the U.S., down 13.6% from a year earlier.

An attack with a weapon, or one that causes serious injury. About 794,400 victims a year in the U.S., down 3.0% from a year earlier.

Unlawful entry into a building or other structure to commit a crime, usually theft. About 564,900 offenses a year in the U.S., down 13.3% from a year earlier.

Theft of goods from a store or other business open to the public. About 1,096,700 offenses a year in the U.S., down 7.5% from a year earlier.

Theft of belongings from inside a vehicle, and of its parts or accessories. About 914,500 offenses a year in the U.S., down 6.7% from a year earlier.

Other theft without force or entry: pocket-picking, purse-snatching, theft from buildings and coin machines, and all other larceny. About 1,722,000 offenses a year in the U.S., down 7.3% from a year earlier.

Theft, or attempted theft, of a car, truck, motorcycle or other motor vehicle. About 549,400 offenses a year in the U.S., down 18.8% from a year earlier.

An attack without a weapon that causes no serious injury. About 2,509,900 victims a year in the U.S., down 3.1% from a year earlier.

Threats that put someone in reasonable fear of harm, without a physical attack. About 786,200 victims a year in the U.S., down 3.7% from a year earlier.

Deliberately damaging or destroying property. About 1,415,700 offenses a year in the U.S., down 8.8% from a year earlier.

Violations of laws on making, selling, carrying or possessing weapons. About 343,500 offenses a year in the U.S., down 8.8% from a year earlier.

Drug and drug-equipment offenses. About 1,714,800 offenses a year in the U.S., down 8.3% from a year earlier.

Breaching the peace, such as fighting or causing a disturbance in public. About 410,000 incidents a year in the U.S., down 8.6% from a year earlier.

Entering or staying on property without permission, without intent to commit another crime. About 807,200 incidents a year in the U.S., down 8.6% from a year earlier.