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One in Four Americans Have Experienced Cybercrime

Nearly a quarter of Americans, 23% report having a household member victimized by cybercrime, the highest percentage of a list of nine types of criminal activity included in Gallup's annual crime survey.

Fewer Americans Say Household Victimized by Crime

After a gradual, decadelong rise that saw an average of 26% of Americans say a crime was committed against someone in their household within the past year, 22% now say their household was victimized.

Death Penalty Support Holding at Five-Decade Low

Fifty-four percent of Americans are in favor of the death penalty, similar to recent years and remaining the lowest since 1972.

Americans' Perceptions of U.S. Crime Problem Are Steady

Seven in 10 Americans say there is more crime in the U.S. than a year ago, unchanged from 2015. Perceptions of local crime also held steady.

In Year Two of #MeToo, Fears About Sexual Assault Remain

Twenty percent of U.S. adults -- including more than one in three women -- say they frequently or occasionally worry about being a victim of sexual assault.

Crime Victims More Likely to Own Guns

Americans who have recently been the victim of a crime report higher rates of gun ownership than nonvictims.

Americans' Recent Attitudes Toward Guns

Learn more about Americans' recent attitudes about guns in the U.S.

New Low of 49% in U.S. Say Death Penalty Applied Fairly

A new low of 49% of Americans say the death penalty is applied fairly in the U.S., down from a peak of 61% in 2005 in the 18-year trend.

Large Racial Gaps on Crime Seen in 'Fragile Communities'

A new CAO/Gallup study finds that half of black residents living in U.S. fragile communities say they know "some" or "a lot" of people who were unfairly sent to jail.

Economy Tops Voters' List of Key Election Issues

The economy is the most important of 16 issues potentially influencing voters' choice for president this year.
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