7. Cleveland, Ohio
Violent crime rate: 1,631 per 100,000 residents
There is a very high correlation between poverty and crime. It has been observed in almost every place in the world, that when poverty takes hold, morality gives way. Cleveland is one of the most poverty-stricken cities in Ohio. An estimated 36.2% Cleveland residents live in poverty, and another estimate suggests that less than around 20% of Cleveland households have an earning of less than $10,000 a year, which is very alarming. And as you can see, the crime rate in Cleveland is quite high. This is the first entry in our list, and unfortunately, things will only get worse from here.
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