* The 2021 estimates are primarily NIBRS submissions and include nominal Summary Reporting System (SRS) statistics. As a result, estimates are below a statistically acceptable level to be nationally representative and are not comparable to other yearly estimates.Â
The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program defines aggravated assault as an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. The UCR Program further specifies that this type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by other means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Attempted aggravated assault that involves the display of—or threat to use—a gun, knife, or other weapon is included in this crime category because serious personal injury would likely result if the assault were completed. When aggravated assault and larceny-theft occur together, the offense falls under the category of robbery.
The data from previous years can be accessed at .
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Reported cases of aggravated assault in the U.S. 1990-2024
In 2024, an estimated ** reported cases of aggravated assault occurred across the United States. This is a decrease from the previous year, when ** cases of aggravated assault were reported nationwide.
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FBI. (August 5, 2025). Number of reported cases of aggravated assault in the United States from 1990 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/191143/reported-aggravated-assault-cases-in-the-us-since-1990/
FBI. "Number of reported cases of aggravated assault in the United States from 1990 to 2024." Chart. August 5, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/191143/reported-aggravated-assault-cases-in-the-us-since-1990/
FBI. (2025). Number of reported cases of aggravated assault in the United States from 1990 to 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/191143/reported-aggravated-assault-cases-in-the-us-since-1990/
FBI. "Number of Reported Cases of Aggravated Assault in The United States from 1990 to 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 5 Aug 2025, /statistics/191143/reported-aggravated-assault-cases-in-the-us-since-1990/
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Number of reported cases of aggravated assault in the United States from 1990 to 2024 [Graph], FBI, August 5, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/191143/reported-aggravated-assault-cases-in-the-us-since-1990/
