DID Press: Recent FBI and IC3 reports, compiled by our U.S. correspondents, reveal that the United States confronted widespread traditional and online crime between 2023 and 2025. In 2023, over 6.5 million property crimes were recorded, including 4.5 million thefts without force, more than 1 million vehicle thefts, and approximately 853,000 home burglaries. While overall property crime rates fell slightly by 2.4%, certain crimes—especially vehicle theft—have risen in many states.
Vehicle theft remains a major concern. In 2023, 1,082,010 vehicles were stolen nationwide, with Houston’s rate reaching 3.722 per 1,000 residents, making it one of the highest-risk cities. Economic losses from car theft in Houston alone exceeded $438 million. Home burglaries also remain frequent, mostly occurring when homeowners are away, with higher rates in populous states such as California, Texas, and New York.
Retail theft and organized shoplifting have surged dramatically, causing billions in damages. Over 1.15 million shoplifting cases were reported in 2023, marking the highest since 2019, with some stores noting a 90% rise in losses.
Cybercrime, however, has emerged as the largest financial threat. FBI IC3 reports for 2024 show $16.6 billion in losses, a 33% increase from the previous year, with 859,532 official complaints filed. Investment fraud led to over $6.5 billion in losses, followed by business email compromise ($2.7 billion) and tech-support scams ($1.46 billion). Phishing and spoofing were the most frequently reported cybercrimes, with more than 193,000 complaints.
Older Americans are the most vulnerable, reporting nearly $5 billion in losses in 2024 alone. Texas ranks as a major cybercrime hub, with residents reporting $1.35 billion in damages, primarily from investment scams, data breaches, and phishing.
The data illustrates a dual challenge: traditional crimes like car theft, home burglary, and retail theft still affect millions, while cybercrime grows faster, exploiting anonymity and the digital landscape to inflict billions in losses. For ordinary Americans, the greatest threat is no longer street crime but digital fraud, underscoring the urgent need for public awareness, digital education, and rapid reporting.