Which Crimes Most Often Result in an Arrest?

The last few years in the United States have witnessed a dramatic drop in crime. Murder and violent crimes decreased nationwide last year, and the same trend is seen this year. Reportedly, in the first half of 2025, homicides decreased by 17%, according to the Council on Criminal Justice.

Every day, people are arrested for many different reasons. Some charges show up more often in police records than others. Among the most common arrest charges made in the United States are theft, drug offenses, assaults, and offenses pertaining to impaired driving.

Knowing which crimes have the highest potential of arrest

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