Violent Crime On The Rise In America Today

These days, it's hard to turn on the TV or radio without hearing about a new violent crime that has occurred somewhere in the nation. The headlines from coast to coast caution of the potential for assault, rape, murder, and other violent acts. As a result, today most families are aware of this rising threat. On the other hand, far too many people think that crimes only happen to "other people," and therefore never take steps to care for their security or prepare for the potential of being assaulted. Just how common are violent crimes in America today?

The four major categories of violent crime are murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. In addition, there are dozens of other crimes that may turn violent, such as a home invasion or a carjacking. In truth, violent crime is often defined as any crime that utilizes violence or a threat of violence, regardless of whether the intention of the act is the violence itself or the perpetration of some additional crime.

Each year, there are almost 1,400,000 severe violent crimes reported around the country. Aggravated assault heads the list at a staggering 62 percent of all reported violent crimes. Though it is thought that the rate of assault has declined over the past few years, it still accounts for just about 850,000 crimes every year, in nearly every city across the country and in rural parts too. You can by no means be sure that such a crime will not take place to you or to your family or friends, even if you reside in an neighborhood that you think is safe.

After aggravated assaults, robberies account for the next highest statistics of violent crimes. At nearly 30 percent of all violent crimes committed within the United States, over 400,000 robberies occur in the U.S. every year. Robbery is defined as the taking of individual property by the use of violence or the threat of violence. In addition to attacks on the street with an aim of robbery, there are also carjackings, business break-ins, and home invasions as well as additional property crimes that may turn violent.

Rape and sexual assault accounts for over 94,000 reported crimes every year. About 6 of every 100 women at present living the United States will become a victim of rape or sexual assault through her lifetime. Sexual assault is the only group of violent crime in which females are the main victims. For all other types of violent crimes, men fall victim more frequently than women. Your appearance, no longer how sure or "tough looking" you are, is not enough to keep you safe from a violent attack.

Murder accounts for roughly one percent of all reported violent crimes. Even though statistically small, this means about 15,000 murders every year. This lofty number is enough to strike fear into anybody, giving you more than sufficient reason to acquire pepper spray, home security alarms, and other devices to keep you and your family safe from this and other violent crimes. If you do find yourself in a scenario that is potentially violent, wouldn't you want to be able to defend yourself and the ones you love from injury?

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