The US isn’t a stranger to crime. However, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), some states have higher crime rates than others. Do you live in one of the safest states in America by crime rate? Crime Against Persons Innerbody.com analyzed “crime against persons” statistics from the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting…
The United States often takes center stage when analyzing global firearm violence. Statistics reveal the stark disparities that exist between the United States and its major economic counterparts regarding firearm mortality rates. US Firearm Fatalities Per Year The U.S. experiences approximately 11.9 firearm fatalities per 100,000 people each year. To put that into perspective, Americans…
Regional variations, cultural differences, and state legislation all play a role in how many firearms each state has. To determine firearm ownership rates by state, Wisevoter pulled and ranked data from the nonprofit RAND Corporation. These are the states with the highest and lowest firearm ownership rates. For reference when reading through this article, the national…
The United States’ relationship with firearms is nuanced. As the nation grapples with questions of safety, access, and the role of firearms in society, the conversation isn’t only multifaceted but also influenced by political affiliations and personal beliefs. These 15 statistics help shed light on where Americans stand on firearm topics. 1: Want Stricter Laws…
The world can feel like a traveler’s oyster, but globetrotters need to take extra precautions in some cities. In fact, Americans don’t even need to go overseas to encounter cities with some of the highest homicide rates in the world. Can you name the two U.S. cities on this list? Dangerous Cities Methodology Insider Monkey…
Firearm ownership is a contentious topic, but most countries allow it in some form. Only 14 countries completely forbid the practice, according to Wisevoter, and they may not be the places you expect. 1: Brunei Brunei is a small country in Southeast Asia. The government bans firearm ownership for its 445,000 residents, citing it as…
Nearly 40% of Americans own a firearm, and the US has a high firearm fatality rate of 16 per 100,000 residents. These are the states with the most to least firearm fatalities per capita and where they stand on the political spectrum. Gathering the Data Wisevoter collected data on firearm fatality rates in the U.S….
A stark divide persists between people advocating for minimal firearm regulation and those vehemently pushing for stringent restrictions. Amidst this polarization, a closer look at key facts and figures reveals surprising common ground among Americans, shedding light on the nuances that both unite and separate our nation. 1: Republicans Are More Likely To Own a…
Regardless of your stance on firearms, one thing is certain: Too many Americans are losing their lives at the hands of them. These are the cities where you’re statistically the least and most likely to become the victim of a homicide. Collecting the Data WalletHub ran a study comparing 2023’s quarter two (Q2) homicide rates…
There’s no shortage of debate regarding the impact of firearm laws in the United States. An Innerbody study adds to the discussion by having compiled data on violent crime rates relative to the strength of each state’s firearm laws. Study Overview Innerbody.com conducted a study on crimes against persons by state with data from the…
