In 2022, about 6.6 million violent crimes were reported in the United States. Of these, about 3.85 million were simple assault. A further 1.37 million violent crimes were domestic violence.
Number of violent victimization in the United States in 2022, by type of crime
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*Includes victimization committed by intimate partners and family members.
**Includes victimization committed by current or former spouses, boyfriends, or girlfriends.
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