By the Numbers: Decoding US Crime Data & Population Trends Around the World

This week, we have new US crime data and vital statistics from Japan, Mexico, and Finland.

#1. US: Crime Falls YoY—But Unclear How Much

The FBI has released preliminary Q1 2024 crime data. (FBI)

• % Change Q1 2024 vs Q1 2023:

  • -15.2% Violent Crime

  • -26.5% Murder

  • -25.7% Rape

  • -17.8% Robbery

  • -12.5% Aggravated Assault

  • -15.1% Property Crime

  • -16.7% Burglary

  • -14.3% Larceny-Theft

  • -17.3% Motor Vehicle Theft

• Our Take: The FBI just released preliminary crime data for Q1 2024. And the results point to a significant reduction in violent crime. This is the first nationwide crime data that we have. But can we trust it?