2. Los Angeles, California
Number of Convictions From 1976 to 2021: 1,625
With a total of 1,625 corruption convictions from 1976 to 2021, Los Angeles, California secured the 2nd spot in our list of the most corrupt cities in the US. In addition to its reputation for corruption, the city also contends with a high crime rate (See also: 30 Most Crime Ridden Cities in America). According to a 2023 FBI report, Los Angeles has a crime rate that surpasses the national average by 52.4%. Specifically, the city recorded 31,772 violent crimes, equating to 834 per 100,000 individuals, which exceeds the national average by 125.6%.
