Most Dangerous Cities In The United States

Research conducted by NeighborhoodScout reveals the most dangerous cities in the US that have a population of 25,000 or more, based on the number of violent crimes every 1,000 residents. Violent crimes include armed robbery, rape, aggravated assault, and homicide. Below are the 14 most dangerous cities in the US:

1) Detroit, MI

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 19.5

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 51

2) St. Louis, MO

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 19.2

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 51

3) Memphis, TN

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 19.0

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 52

4) Baltimore, MD

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 19.0

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 53

5) Monroe, LA

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 17.9

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 55

6) Danville, IL

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 17.5

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 56

7) Wilmington, DE

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.8

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 62

8) Alexandria, LA

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.8

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 63

9) Camden, NJ

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.7

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 63

10) Scranton, PA

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.7

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 63

11) Pine Bluff, AR

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.5

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 64

12) Springfield, MO

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.3

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 65

13) Little Rock, AR

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.3

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 65

14) Saginaw, MI

Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.2

Chance of being a victim: 1 in 65

Atlantic City, NJ, and Wheeling, WV, rank 99th and 100th on the list and have fewer deaths/dead people due to crime.