About OpenCrime

OpenCrime makes FBI crime statistics accessible to everyone. We take raw data from the FBI's Crime Data Explorer and present it in a clean, searchable format that anyone can understand.

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Years of Data
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Analysis Articles

Our Data

All data comes from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program:

  • National estimates: 1979–2024 (45 years of trend data)
  • State-level data: All 50 states + DC
  • City-level data: 9,700+ cities (2020–2024)
  • Crime types: Violent crime, property crime, murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft

Important Notes

  • Crime statistics reflect reported crimes, not all crimes that occur. Many crimes go unreported.
  • The FBI cautions against using crime data to rank or compare communities. Crime rates are influenced by many factors including population density, economic conditions, climate, policing practices, and reporting methods.
  • There is a gap in national estimates between 2017–2020 due to the FBI's transition from the Summary Reporting System (SRS) to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
  • Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents using the population figures provided in the FBI data.

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OpenCrime is completely free. No paywalls, no login required, no ads. Public data should be publicly accessible.

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