According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there are 2.1 million reported larceny-theft offenses involving purses in the USA.
There are around 20,000 purse-snatching incidents reported in the United States every year.
The most common type of bag stolen was a purse, followed by a backpack. The most common items stolen from bags were wallets, phones, credit cards and cash.
