The number of violent crimes committed across the country varies from state to state.

There is also a variance in whether or not a weapon is used in the commission of the crimes and what types of weapons are used.

It might be surprising to many that many crimes like assault, robbery, sexual assault, and other violent crimes are committed without a weapon in hand.

When there is a weapon involved, however, the top choice of those criminals is a firearm.

Let's take a look at this infographic: Crime In America to examine Where Crime Occurs, What Weapons Are Used and How Often Crime Takes Place.