The violent crime rate metric is one of many that factor into the overall Best States rankings. See the Best States methodology for a detailed look at the data behind the analysis. 50 States #1 ...

Copied Recently, some on the Left have tried to advance their arguments by claiming that rising crime rates are due to policies pursued by red states. In response, Heritage released a new report ...

Property crime includes burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft. The property crime rate metric is one of many that factor into the overall Best States rankings. See the Best States methodology ...