factually
Index/Topics/Racial Disparities in Violent Crime Rates in the US

Racial Disparities in Violent Crime Rates in the US

The fact-check discusses the disparities in violent crime rates between Black and white Americans, considering factors such as age, geography, and methodological choices.

Fact-Checks

2 results
Jan 23, 2026
Most Viewed

How do crime rates compare between white and Black populations after adjusting for age and geography?

After adjusting for age, of and many forms of violent crime than white Americans, though the magnitude varies by crime type and over time; geography (concentrated disadvantage and urban segregation) e...

Jan 26, 2026
Most Viewed

How reliable are crime statistics by race given reporting and policing biases?

broken down by race are informative but imperfect: they mix real differences in victimization and offending with distortions introduced by , reporting choices, and measurement designs . Reliable inter...