Violent crime statistics in the U.S.

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Total number of violent crimes in the U.S.
2.55m
Violent crime rate in the U.S. (per 100,000 inhabitants)
395.7
Violent crime rate in the District of Columbia (per 100,000 inhabitants)
999.8

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