Multiple Sources · 50 states
States With Highest Property Crime Rates
Property crime -- including burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft -- affects far more Americans than violent crime. States with the highest property crime rates often have large urban areas, auto theft corridors near international borders, and retail theft hot spots. Property crime has different drivers than violent crime: opportunity, economic desperation, drug addiction, and organized retail theft rings all contribute. The rise of porch piracy with e-commerce growth has pushed larceny numbers higher. Property crime costs Americans billions annually in stolen goods, insurance premiums, and security spending.
Key Findings
- 1District of Columbia leads with a property crime rate per 100,000 of 2317.9, followed by Missouri (2148.6) and Kansas (2132.5).
- 2The gap between #1 District of Columbia and #50 Vermont (1199.2) is 111870.0 percentage points.
- 3The national median across all states is 1849.7 (Nebraska at the midpoint).
- 4The top 10 states are: District of Columbia, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, New Hampshire, Louisiana, Washington, Nevada.
Full Ranking: States With Highest Property Crime Rates
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | State | Property Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 1,620.5 | 415.2 | C |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 1,533.5 | 322.3 | B |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,573 | 483.9 | C |
| 4 | Washington | 2,055 | 401.8 | C |
| 5 | Virginia | 1,967.4 | 523.7 | C |
| 6 | Vermont | 1,199.2 | 187.1 | B |
| 7 | Utah | 1,872.7 | 403.5 | C |
| 8 | Texas | 2,021.6 | 436.4 | C |
| 9 | Tennessee | 1,955.6 | 359.7 | C |
| 10 | South Dakota | 1,795.8 | 276.5 | B |
| 11 | South Carolina | 1,719 | 262.7 | B |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,832.2 | 562.4 | C |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 1,758.4 | 544.3 | C |
| 14 | Oregon | 1,807.1 | 335.4 | C |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 2,125.4 | 378.3 | C |
| 16 | Ohio | 2,042.3 | 483.3 | C |
| 17 | North Dakota | 1,760.5 | 211.1 | B |
| 18 | North Carolina | 1,910.1 | 533.3 | C |
| 19 | New York | 1,958.2 | 373.3 | C |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,107.1 | 648.5 | C |
| 21 | New Jersey | 1,825.5 | 535.6 | C |
| 22 | New Hampshire | 2,071.4 | 530.5 | C |
| 23 | Nevada | 2,049.7 | 411.6 | C |
| 24 | Nebraska | 1,849.7 | 240.4 | B |
| 25 | Montana | 1,427.4 | 442.4 | C |
| 26 | Missouri | 2,148.6 | 527.6 | C |
| 27 | Mississippi | 1,636.2 | 193.5 | B |
| 28 | Minnesota | 1,519.9 | 242.6 | B |
| 29 | Michigan | 1,792.2 | 419.1 | C |
| 30 | Massachusetts | 1,981 | 350.5 | C |
| 31 | Maryland | 1,917.5 | 592 | C |
| 32 | Maine | 1,370.6 | 609.2 | C |
| 33 | Louisiana | 2,067.2 | 542.8 | C |
| 34 | Kentucky | 1,743.5 | 334.8 | C |
| 35 | Kansas | 2,132.5 | 497.1 | C |
| 36 | Iowa | 1,440.7 | 389.1 | C |
| 37 | Indiana | 1,606.8 | 674.4 | C |
| 38 | Illinois | 1,929.7 | 381.3 | C |
| 39 | Idaho | 1,921 | 392.8 | C |
| 40 | Hawaii | 1,346.7 | 534.8 | C |
| 41 | Georgia | 1,601.1 | 547.1 | C |
| 42 | Florida | 1,998.3 | 499.7 | C |
| 43 | District of Columbia | 2,317.9 | 460.2 | C |
| 44 | Connecticut | 1,811.7 | 363.6 | C |
| 45 | Colorado | 2,074.6 | 538.8 | C |
| 46 | California | 2,011.4 | 469.5 | C |
| 47 | Arkansas | 1,616.1 | 729.6 | C |
| 48 | Arizona | 1,972.6 | 535.4 | C |
| 49 | Alaska | 1,404.5 | 208.2 | B |
| 50 | Alabama | 1,951.5 | 359.7 | C |
Methodology
Rankings are based on American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates from the US Census Bureau. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. 5-Year estimates offer the most reliable data for state-level comparisons by averaging responses over a 60-month period. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
More Crime & Safety Rankings
Explore Other Rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
District of Columbia has the highest property crime rate per 100,000 at 2317.9, according to Census ACS 2023 data. Missouri and Kansas round out the top three.
Vermont has the lowest property crime rate per 100,000 at 1199.2. Hawaii is second-lowest at 1346.7.
The median across all 50 states is 1849.7. Note that the national median and the state-level median are calculated differently — the state median represents the midpoint when all states are ranked.
This data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates published by the US Census Bureau. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides the most comprehensive demographic data available between decennial censuses.
Rankings are based on the latest available Census ACS data (currently 2023 5-Year estimates). The Census Bureau releases new ACS data annually, typically in September. Our data was last updated on April 12, 2026.
Rankings are based on American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates from the US Census Bureau. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing data. 5-Year estimates offer the most reliable data for state-level comparisons by averaging responses over a 60-month period. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.