25 Most Dangerous Cities in the US

3. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Rate of Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents: 1043.4

Another city to make it to our list of 25 most dangerous cities in the US is Albuquerque. It is ranked at 3rd position. Albuquerque has a lot of positive aspects, but they are overwhelmed by the negative aspects. Poverty is widespread, the school system is ranked poorly, and earnings are low. Because of this confluence of variables, there is a high degree of crime in the city, with auto theft and burglary being major issues. The city reported a shocking 9,580 violent crimes in 2019.