Nonfatal Violent Workplace Crime Characteristics and Rates by Occupation - United States, 2007-2015

Published on March 26, 2020

Approximately eight nonfatal violent workplace crimes were reported per 1,000 U.S. workers during 2007-2015; 58% of crimes were not reported to police. Highest rates of crime were among protective services, community and social services, and health care occupations.

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