FBI Crime In The United States data

Here are some facts from the FBI Crime In The United States data systems.

• There were more total murders in 2016 (15,070) than there were in 2000 (12,943).
• There were more murders by firearms in 2016 (11,004) than there were in 2000 (8,493).
• In 2000, 66% of murders were by firearms, 13% by knives, 7% by hands, feet.
• In 2016, 73% of murders were by firearms, 11% by knives, 4% by hands, feet.
• 2016, table 12. 2000, table 2.10, Crime in the United States

https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s