After two years of decline, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation increased 3.9 percent in 2015 when compared with 2014 data.

Overall crime rates in 2016 are projected to be nearly the same as last year, with crime remaining at an all-time low.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released its annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States.

When it comes to reducing instances of lethal force exhibited by police, a recent study suggests that wearable video cameras might not be the solution.

New research suggests hot temperatures make people uncomfortable and irritated, which makes them more aggressive.

Crime in the nation’s schools and college campuses has declined over the past two decades, according to a new report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
 

Economic crime is on the rise, with cybercrime affecting almost a third of global businesses, according to a survey by PwC.
 

East St. Louis, Illinois and Camden, New Jersey rank first and second in an annual ranking of the country's most dangerous cities.
 

A new survey has found that a majority of Americans support "smart" -- or childproof -- guns.
 

A new analysis by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law found that in the 30 largest cities, crime rates are on track to decline 5.5 percent in 2015.