5 Most Dangerous Cities In The US

In this article we are going to list the 5 most dangerous cities in the U.S.. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 25 most dangerous cities in the US.

5. Detroit, MI

Total violent crimes per 100,000 people: 1,965

Total property crimes per 100,000 people: 4,303

Detroit was once the automotive home of the country, and one of the most rapidly growing cities in the U.S. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) opened its factories in 1903 while General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), another one of the biggest automotive companies in the world, is still headquartered there. However, as most car companies started to move operations from Detroit, the city fell in decline, with its population plummeting around 25% from 2000 and reaching its lowest level in a century. Even though its improved slightly in recent years, Detroit still has the highest violent crime rate in the entire country.

4. Oakland, CA

Total violent crimes per 100,000 people: 1,272

Total property crimes per 100,000 people: 6,421

Gangs and drug crimes are the reason why Oakland is counted among the most dangerous cities in the U.S. While normal people aren’t generally specifically targeted, gangs are well-known for not being too careful about who gets hurt in gang-fights and according to Travellers Worldwide, crime in Oakland is three times the national average.

3. Little Rock, AR

Total violent crimes per 100,000 people: 1,517

Total property crimes per 100,000 people: 6,122

Little Rock is easily the most dangerous city in Arkansas with a really high violent and property crime rate, with Baseline / Geyer Springs being the most dangerous area within Little Rock.

2. Springfield, IL

Total violent crimes per 100,000 people: 1,519

Total property crimes per 100,000 people: 7,793

With the third higher property crime rank and ninth highest violent crime rank, Springfield is 1.7 times higher than the national average.

1. Memphis, TN

Total violent crimes per 100,000 people: 1,901

Total property crimes per 100,000 people: 6,128

Topping the list of the 25 most dangerous cities in the U.S. is Memphis, which has the second highest violent crime rate in the country. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fare too well in the property crime category either, though most crimes are in specific areas and generally away from tourist areas.

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