| Characteristic | Number of reported cases |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,326,531 |
| 2023 | 4,579,322 |
| 2022 | 4,721,262 |
| 2021* | 4,269,688 |
| 2020 | 4,635,571 |
| 2019 | 5,160,349 |
| 2018 | 5,324,546 |
| 2017 | 5,525,144 |
| 2016 | 5,657,754 |
| 2015 | 5,684,715 |
| 2014 | 5,837,470 |
| 2013 | 6,034,252 |
| 2012 | 6,146,429 |
| 2011 | 6,153,892 |
| 2010 | 6,277,390 |
| 2009 | 6,379,794 |
| 2008 | 6,616,959 |
| 2007 | 6,644,814 |
| 2006 | 6,626,132 |
| 2005 | 6,916,776 |
| 2004 | 7,079,679 |
| 2003 | 7,217,863 |
| 2002 | 7,057,379 |
| 2001 | 7,092,267 |
| 2000 | 6,971,590 |
| 1999 | 6,955,520 |
| 1998 | 7,376,311 |
| 1997 | 7,743,760 |
| 1996 | 7,904,685 |
| 1995 | 7,997,710 |
| 1994 | 7,879,812 |
| 1993 | 7,820,909 |
| 1992 | 7,915,199 |
| 1991 | 8,142,228 |
| 1990 | 7,945,700 |
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August 2025
United States
1990 to 2024
*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
Larceny is defined in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, as the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Examples are thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories, shoplifting, pocket-picking, or the stealing of any property or article which is not taken by force and violence or by fraud. Attempted larcenies are included. Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, worthless checks, etc., are excluded.
The data from previous years can be accessed at .
