This statistic shows the number of prisoners under jurisdiction of state correctional authorities as of December 2015, by offense. As of December 2015, about 197,200 prisoners were sentenced for drug-related crimes, including trafficking, possession, and other drug offenses.
Number of sentenced prisoners in the United States under state jurisdiction in 2015, by offense
This statistic shows the number of prisoners under jurisdiction of state correctional authorities as of December 2015, by offense. As of December 2015, about 197,200 prisoners were sentenced for drug-related crimes, including trafficking, possession, and other drug offenses.
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| Number of prisoners | |
|---|---|
| Murder * | 177,600 |
| Robbery | 171,400 |
| Rape/sexual assault | 161,900 |
| Other drug * | 152,500 |
| Public-order * | 150,100 |
| Aggravated or simple assault | 135,700 |
| Burglary | 126,000 |
| Larceny-theft | 47,700 |
| Drug possession | 44,700 |
| Other violent | 43,800 |
| Other property | 26,200 |
| Fraud | 24,700 |
| Manslaughter | 17,500 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9,400 |
| Other/unspecified * | 8,900 |
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