Murder Rates Fall in the U.S.
| Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate (rate per 100,000 citizens) | |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 9.5 |
| 1995 | 8.2 |
| 1997 | 7.4 |
| 1999 | 6.8 |
| 2001 | 5.7 |
| 2003 | 5.6 |
| 2005 | 5.6 |
| 2007 | 5.7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4.7 |
Sources:
fbi.gov
| Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate (rate per 100,000 citizens) | |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 9.5 |
| 1995 | 8.2 |
| 1997 | 7.4 |
| 1999 | 6.8 |
| 2001 | 5.7 |
| 2003 | 5.6 |
| 2005 | 5.6 |
| 2007 | 5.7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4.7 |