ICE Arrests
Provides annual and quarterly reports on nationwide immigration enforcement actions, including arrests, detentions, and removals.
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Confidence: Medium
Official source, but has faced scrutiny over data accuracy and consistency. The Niskanen Center reported that ICE rewrote international student data without explanation, and a GAO report highlighted data reliability issues.
In March 2025, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced a leadership revamp of ICE to address data reliability concerns.
The Office of Homeland Security Statistics (OHSS) will now conduct an independent review and validation of all ICE data before its public release.
Confidence: High
TRAC is a well-respected, independent research organization known for its rigorous analysis of federal data and for highlighting inaccuracies in government-provided information.
No recent leadership changes announced. Co-directors are Susan B. Long and David Burnham.
TRAC has recently expanded its data tools to include more detailed information on immigration court backlogs.
The Office of Homeland Security Statistics (OHSS) is the primary authority for statistical data and analysis across the Department of Homeland Security.
Confidence: High
As a principal federal statistical agency, OHSS is mandated to produce objective and reliable statistics, adhering to strict professional standards.
Human Trafficking
Provides access to detailed, incident-based data on crimes reported by law enforcement agencies, including human trafficking offenses.
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Confidence: High
NIBRS provides detailed, incident-based data, which is more comprehensive than the summary-based UCR system.
The FBI announced it will start releasing monthly crime and law enforcement data to provide a more timely picture of crime in the U.S.
Confidence: Medium
The UCR program is transitioning to NIBRS-only data collection, and as a result, data from agencies not reporting via NIBRS is not included, leading to an incomplete national picture.
The FBI announced it will start releasing monthly crime and law enforcement data.
Confidence: High
The Human Trafficking Institute is a reputable organization that provides in-depth analysis of state-level data.
The Human Trafficking Institute has launched HTI USA, a new initiative to combat human trafficking within the United States.
Confidence: High
BJS is the primary statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and is known for its high-quality data collection and analysis.
Dr. Alexis Piquero was sworn in as the BJS Director.
BJS continues to work on improving human trafficking data collection activities.
Confidence: High
This is a collaborative project between two major research universities, ensuring academic rigor and transparency.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides statistics on calls, texts, and online tips related to human trafficking.
Confidence: High
It is a primary source of data from victims and the public, operated by the respected non-profit Polaris.
Polaris conducts research and analysis on human trafficking, providing data and reports on the issue.
Confidence: High
A leading anti-trafficking organization with extensive experience and a strong research focus.
An annual report that assesses the efforts of foreign governments to combat human trafficking.
Confidence: High
The U.S. government's principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking.
The 2025 report has been released.
Aggravated Assault and related battery crimes
Offers downloadable datasets on violent crimes, including aggravated assault, from the UCR program and NIBRS.
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Confidence: High (for participating agencies)
NIBRS data is very detailed, but coverage is not yet universal.
Douglas Lindquist is the Assistant Director of the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division.
The FBI will now release monthly crime and law enforcement data.
Provides context on crimes not reported to police through a national household survey, with data available via the N-DASH tool or microdata files.
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Confidence: High
A major source of information on crimes not reported to law enforcement.
BJS is in the process of a major redesign of the NCVS to improve its accuracy and relevance.
Confidence: High
A major archive for social science data, including criminal justice data.
Provides data on injuries and violence from a public health perspective.
Confidence: High
The CDC is the nation's leading public health institute.
Domestic and familial violence crimes
Collects detailed data on the relationship between victim and offender, allowing for analysis of domestic and familial violence incidents.
Confidence: High (for participating agencies)
NIBRS provides data on the relationship between the victim and offender.
Douglas Lindquist is the Assistant Director of the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division.
The FBI will now release monthly crime and law enforcement data.
Provides context on crimes not reported to police through a national household survey, with data available via the N-DASH tool or microdata files.
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Confidence: High
Captures data on domestic violence incidents that may not be reported to the police.
BJS is in the process of a major redesign of the NCVS to improve its accuracy and relevance.
Confidence: High
A major archive for social science data, including criminal justice data.
Provides statistics based on calls, texts, and chats to the hotline.
Confidence: High
A direct source of data from those experiencing domestic violence.
Gun crimes
Contains information on the type of weapon used in an offense, enabling the analysis of gun-related crimes.
Confidence: High (for participating agencies)
NIBRS contains information on the type of weapon used in an offense.
Douglas Lindquist is the Assistant Director of the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division.
The FBI will now release monthly crime and law enforcement data.
Provides context on crimes not reported to police through a national household survey, with data available via the N-DASH tool or microdata files.
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Confidence: High
Provides data on gun crimes that may not be reported to the police.
BJS is in the process of a major redesign of the NCVS to improve its accuracy and relevance.
Confidence: High
A major archive for social science data, including criminal justice data.
A non-profit that tracks gun violence incidents from media and police reports.
Confidence: Medium
While comprehensive, it is not an official government source and relies on media reports, which can have inconsistencies.
Driving while intoxicated
A nationwide census of fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes, with detailed data on alcohol-impaired driving.
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Confidence: High
A census of fatal motor vehicle crashes.
Confidence: Medium
Reporting of DWI arrests can be inconsistent across agencies.
Douglas Lindquist is the Assistant Director of the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division.
The FBI will now release monthly crime and law enforcement data.
Confidence: Varies
The quality and availability of data can vary significantly by jurisdiction.
Investigates transportation accidents, including those involving alcohol-impaired driving.
Confidence: High
An independent federal agency with a strong reputation for thorough investigations.
A non-profit organization that provides statistics on drunk driving.
Confidence: High
A leading advocacy organization with a strong focus on data and research.