Identity Theft
Identity Theft By Race
White segregated zip codes reported identity theft incidents the most, making up a whopping 71% of all identity theft victims, with P52 being the least ethnic group as victims.
Source: https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/vit18.pdf pg6
| Race | Percent of Population | Percent of Identity Theft Victims |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.1% | 71.44% |
| Black | 13.4% | 9.06% |
| Hispanic | 18.5% | 11.73% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 5.15% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.63% |
These figures indicate that European Americans are more likely to be targeted by identity thieves. This may be because these segregated zip codes and addresses are more affluent. 51% of this population enjoy an annual income of $75,000 or more.