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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Some countries have the unfortunate distinction of being amongst the most violent in the world. These countries often face ongoing conflict, high crime rates, and sometimes, violence by state authorities. The Institute for Economics and Peace produces the Global Peace Index (GPI) each year, which determines each country’s violence. To assign an index score, the…
The death penalty is a controversial issue in the United States. Polls suggest that most Americans support it, but a majority also worry about the way states carry it out. From concerns about the conditions death row inmates face to fears of wrongful executions, many Americans harbor worries about the death penalty. Research by the…
