- By Ridam Sharma
- Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
20+ Most Dangerous Cities In the US: The United States is a world superpower thriving in sectors like technology, Artificial Intelligence, economy, entertainment and whatnot. However, the dream place for many also has several cities that are facing staggering violent crime levels. These metropolitan areas have underlying problems ranging from economic hardship to crimes like robbing, murder and rape. Therefore, here’s a look at the 20+ most dangerous cities in the US, ranked by violent crime rates per 100,000 residents, as per the World Population Review.
Which Is The Most Dangerous City In The US?
St. Louis, Missouri, is the most dangerous city in the US, with over 2,082 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. The city has a long history of high levels of homicide and property crime, especially in poor and criminal neighbourhoods. Detroit, Michigan, comes second on the list of most dangerous cities in the world, with a violent crime rate of 2,057. Economic downturn and abandoned properties are the topmost factors that brought Detroit to this rank. The city is Michigan is also known as the hotspot for carjackings and assaults.
Baltimore, Maryland, Memphis and Tennessee also rank high on the stats of most dangerous cities in America, with over 2,000 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. Baltimore is currently facing issues of drug violence, while Memphis struggles with rampant gang activity and gun crime. Little Rock, Arkansas, Milwaukee and Wisconsin are also on the list, with more than 1,500 violent crime rate. These shocking stats are a firm eye-opener of economic uncertainty and sparse social resources in these cities.
The list also includes Cleveland, Ohio, Stockton, California, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, which experience similar trends of crime, which are frequently fueled by a mix of poverty, unemployment, and structural urban problems. Even bigger cities like Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana, are on the list, highlighting that violent crime is not limited to any particular region or even the size of the city.
List Of 20+ Most Dangerous Cities In the US By Violent Crime Rate:
City, State | Violent Crime Rate (per 100,000) |
---|---|
St. Louis, MO | 2,082 |
Detroit, MI | 2,057 |
Baltimore, MD | 2,027 |
Memphis, TN | 2,003 |
Little Rock, AR | 1,634 |
Milwaukee, WI | 1,597 |
Rockford, IL | 1,588 |
Cleveland, OH | 1,557 |
Stockton, CA | 1,415 |
Albuquerque, NM | 1,369 |
Springfield, MO | 1,339 |
Indianapolis, IN | 1,334 |
Oakland, CA | 1,299 |
San Bernardino, CA | 1,291 |
Anchorage, AK | 1,203 |
Nashville, TN | 1,138 |
Lansing, MI | 1,136 |
New Orleans, LA | 1,121 |
Minneapolis, MN | 1,101 |
Chicago, IL | 1,099 |
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