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Crime Data Types

When you enter your zip code you'll be directed, by default, to the overall crime page for your city. If you would prefer to see a zip-code-based comparison, we have a separate page to search crime by zip code. Crime maps will show the same data for cities or zip codes, but the crime stats below will compare a given zip code instead of a given city. Crime Grade for overall crime includes the following:

Violent Crime: The number of violent crimes as defined by the FBI. The included crimes are defined below.

• Murder: Intentional homicide and voluntary manslaughter are both considered murder. Charges rely on nuanced legal terms, but to simplify, we include cases where one person takes another person's life in a way that is not accidental.
• Rape: Defined differently by each state, but our metrics include the broadest definition: any form of serious sexual assault, or any sexual act with someone unable to provide consent, such as a minor.
• Assault: Means any unlawful use of force or threat to use force that would make a reasonable person fear the use of force. Assault includes everything from aggressive unprovoked threats all the way up to assault with a deadly weapon causing serious harm and attempted murder.
• Robbery: Not to be confused with theft, which is considered a non-violent crime, robbery is defined as taking something of value by force or the threat of force. For example, a pickpocket stealing a wallet is usually considered theft, where a criminal demanding your wallet with any threat is robbery.

Property Crime: Sometimes called non-violent crime, we include the “classic” four property crimes in this grade:

• Theft: By far the most common crime in the country, theft (or larceny) means unlawfully taking any property without using force. Vehicle theft is not included.
• Vehicle theft: Taking any motor vehicle without permission is vehicle theft, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, etc.
• Burglary: State definitions vary, but burglary usually means breaking into any building with the intent to commit any crime, such as theft.
• Arson: Any property deliberately set on fire is considered arson. As a rare crime it may seem like an odd inclusion rather than vandalism, but for whatever reason the FBI continues to classify crimes this way.

Other Crimes: These are crimes that are not considered in other crime types. While crimes like vandalism are technically property crimes in most states, we follow the FBI definitions for simplicity.

• Vandalism: Any deliberate destruction of someone else's property, whether private or public, is vandalism. Spray painting surfaces, smashing windows, and keying cars are common examples.
• Drug crimes: Drug possession, distribution, and similar crimes are all categorized as drug crimes. Until the federal government reforms drug laws, we continue to report on crimes as defined by the federal government.
• Identity theft: Often a crime for financial gain, e.g. opening a fraudulent credit card, identity theft may also include using someone else's credentials or ID to gain unauthorized access to a building or system
• Kidnapping: Transporting or confining someone against their will is kidnapping. Most cases of kidnapping involve parents or other family members involved in custody disputes.
• Animal Cruelty: Any cases of physical abuse, serious neglect, or other cruelty are included.

Crime Grade has comprehensive maps for all crimes, in addition to in-depth statistics comparing places.

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