Number of sentenced prisoners in the U.S. under federal jurisdiction, by offense 2017
Number of sentenced prisoners in the United States under federal jurisdiction in 2017, by offense
This statistic shows the number of prisoners under jurisdiction of federal correctional authorities in 2017, by offense. In 2017, about 78,800 prisoners were sentenced for drug-related crimes, including trafficking, possession, and other drug offenses.
Number of sentenced prisoners in the United States under federal jurisdiction in 2017, by offense
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| Number of prisoners | |
|---|---|
| Drug-related* | 78,800 |
| Weapons | 28,300 |
| Other public-order crime | 24,800 |
| Immigration | 11,100 |
| Fraud | 7,700 |
| Robbery | 6,400 |
| Other violent crime | 4,000 |
| Homicide* | 2,700 |
| Other property crime | 1,800 |
| Burglary | 400 |
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