This graph displays the number of murders in the U.S. by state. Data includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter. In 2016, the number of murders in California amounted to 1,930 victims.
Murder in the U.S.
Violent crime statistics, particularly murder and homicide data, provide key insights into law enforcement in the U.S. and inform national debate surrounding crime policies.
There were a total of 17,250 reported murder and non-negligent manslaughter cases in the United States in 2016. Although the number of cases has declined in the past twenty years, when viewed in international comparison, the U.
