InitiativeModernizingCrime Data ReportingNationwide
NIBRS delivers richer, more accurate crime data, empowering agencies to detect emerging trends, allocate resources strategically, and build lasting community trust.
About NIBRS
What is NIBRS?
The National Incident-Based Reporting System is the FBI's modern standard for crime data collection, replacing the legacy Summary Reporting System with comprehensive, incident-level information that captures the full context of every crime.
Incident-level detail
Captures up to 10 victims and 10 offenders per incident, with full context.
Broad offense coverage
81 offense types, including white collar, cyber, and drug-related crime.
No hierarchy rule
Every offense in an incident is reported, not just the most serious one.
Richer relationships
Records victim–offender relationships, weapon use, and demographics.
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Data Dashboard
Interactive Power BI visualizations of NIBRS crime data across the nation, updated with the latest reporting figures.
Hate Crime Data
Analyze hate crime trends over time, bias-motivated incidents by type, jurisdiction, and year.
Training Resources
Materials, FAQs, and guides to support your agency's successful transition to incident-based reporting.
Data in motion
Every incident, a node in
the national picture
NIBRS connects incident records from thousands of local agencies into a single, queryable national picture.
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your agency to NIBRS?
Explore training resources and FAQs to start your path to better crime data.