2011 Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report uses figures provided by police agencies . Property crime decreased slightly in 2011 -- down 0.8 % overall . Violent crime dropped 4 % last year , according to the FBI . The report also shows that violent crimes are down in all 50 states and D.C. Murders jumped more than 18 % in towns with populations under 10,000 .
2011 Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report uses figures provided by police agencies . Violent crime dropped 4 % last year , according to the FBI . The report also shows that violent crimes are down in all 50 states and D.C. Murders jumped more than 18 % in towns with populations under 10,000 .