There has been a significant rise in car thefts throughout the United States in recent years. Your vehicle’s specific make and model greatly influence your risk of it being stolen. A recent study by The Zebra revealed that your location also plays a part, with some U.S. cities being protagonists to a higher-than-average number of…
The United States has the second-largest prisoner population in the world, trailing only China. America also maintains the highest average incarceration rate globally, but there are big differences in the rates among individual states. World Population Review used data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine which states have the highest imprisonment rates. The…
Americans are no strangers to crime. But data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows that crime rates differ significantly across states. Do you live in a state with one of the lowest crime rates in the nation? Crime Against Persons Innerbody.com analyzed “crime against persons” statistics from the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System…
Cities often have higher homicide rates than small towns. However, not all cities suffer from high homicide rates. Statistically, some U.S. cities are safer than others. If you’re thinking about moving to a new city, pinpointing which cities are more prone to troubling high homicide rates — and which districts within any city are the…
Do you share your Netflix password with others? Swipe a pen from the office occasionally? Cross the street outside of an intersection? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may have broken the law without knowing it. In the United States, many laws exist to protect people’s safety. While some laws are…
The number one driving rule many parents tell their kids is “Don’t speed.” Driving within the speed limit isn’t only a way to avoid a run-in with the police; data shows a clear correlation between vehicle speed and the risk of a fatal crash. Lead Feet, Beware Personal injury attorneys at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers…
Whether you’re planning to move or just want to visit somewhere in the U.S., there are a number of factors to consider before deciding where to go. Housing prices and local amenities are important, but safety is a top priority for many. Statistically, urban areas in the U.S. have higher crime rates than suburban and…
The world can feel like a traveler’s oyster. But in some cities, globetrotters need to be extra careful. That said, Americans don’t even need to go overseas to encounter cities with some of the highest homicide rates in the world; two are in the United States. Can you name them? Dangerous Cities Methodology Insider Monkey…
Between federal, state, and local laws, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an American who can tell you what is and isn’t legal in every jurisdiction. That’s why most Americans use their general knowledge and common sense to avoid illegal activities. As it turns out, though, many of us are apt to believe something is illegal…
While many agree that prisons serve a necessary purpose, countries differ significantly in what actions warrant imprisonment. According to World Population Review’s data on global incarceration rates, having a higher rate of imprisonment doesn’t necessarily correlate with increased safety. Measuring Incarceration Rates World Population Review used data from the World Prison Brief to rank countries…
