2023 National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)

As we head into a new fiscal year, here are some key findings from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) 2023 National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS):

In 2023:

1. There were 5.9 million violent incidents involving victims age 12 or older in the United States (22.5 violent victimizations per 1,000 persons);
2. Approximately 45% of violent victimizations were reported to police in 2023, which was not significantly different from 2022;
3. The rate of violent victimization reported to police has experienced a downward trend since 1993; and

Victims received victim service provider assistance in 8% of violent victimizations in 2023, similar to 2022.

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