In 2023, the clearance rate for robberies in the South of the United States stood at 24.5 percent. The clearance rate for robberies was highest in the Northeast, at 38.3 percent. Crime clearance is when an arrest is made in a case, or it is cleared by exceptional means.
| Characteristic | Northeast | Midwest | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime (total) | 35.5% | 38.9% | 37% | 42.2% |
| Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter | 63.4% | 52.4% | 56.1% | 63.7% |
| Rape | 29.7% | 25.1% | 28.2% | 25.4% |
| Robbery | 38.3% | 19.3% | 24.5% | 29.3% |
| Aggravated assault | 61.5% | 45.8% | 40.2% | 47.9% |
| Property crime (total) | 19% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 10.9% |
| Burglary | 23.2% | 13.6% | 14.6% | 12% |
| Larceny-theft | 19.9% | 16.8% | 14.5% | 11.9% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10.1% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| Arson | 30.5% | 22.1% | 26.1% | 29% |
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