What comes to your mind when you hear the word America?
The country is one of the most developed nations in the world. It is rich in economy, infrastructure, technology, lifestyle, and whatnot. But this is not it. America is not just about all things good. The crime rate in the country is surging each year and is only getting worse. According to a survey, Homicides in the USA have increased by 7 percent in 2021.
Furthermore, the gun violence all over America adds to its increasing crime rates.
Some reports suggest that deadly shootings in the large cities of the USA are raised up to 80 percent, making it a cause of concern for the government, citizens, and tourists who visit here.
10 Most Dangerous Cities in America
A recent analysis highlighted that nearly 300 cities with populations of more than 100,000 rank the most dangerous cities in the USA. Know their names.
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Monroe, Louisiana
The population of Monroe is 48, 241 and its violent crime rates as of 2021 are 2969.1 per 100k people. It makes this city one of the most dangerous places in America. The city has the highest crime rates of all sorts, ranging from homicides to gun violence and violence related to property.
The crimes have been increasing, and there appears to be no stopping. We do not suggest you spend a lot of time here.
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Columbus, Ohio
Many reasons make this city one of the most unfavorable cities to live in. The violent crime rate here is 437.4 per 100k people, and the poverty rate, too, is low at 18.7 percent only.
The citizens themselves call Columbus one of the worst cities to live in. Besides the increasing crime rate, the quality of life of the residents remains poor. A high percentage of the people here struggle economically, for their median household income is lesser than average.
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Memphis, Tennessee
Recently, the violent crime rates in Memphis increased to 2350 per 100k people, thus making it an unsafe city to live in. Memphis and Monroe are typically neck to neck in their increasing crime rates.
So, what causes the citizens of Memphis to commit crimes? It is mainly due to the poverty rate here. According to a survey, Memphis is a poor city with a poverty rate extending to 25.1 percent. Both violent crimes and property crimes are prevalent in the city.
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Modesto, California
Modesto in California has relatively high crime rates than any other Californian city. The residents do not feel safe taking a walk alone. Theft is one of the most common crimes committed here. More than 780 incidents of theft per 100k residents were recorded in the past years.
The economy of the city is also strained. The violent crime rate in Modesto extends up to 549.4 per 100,000 persons.
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Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is one of the most well-known cities in Michigan. However, it is not popular for its infrastructural or technological development alone. Detroit is also infamous for being one of the most dangerous cities in the United States of America.
The violent crime rates here range up to 2178.5 per 100k people. It is not the first time Detroit has been named one of the most dangerous cities in America. It has been maintaining the same reputation for years.
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McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas
Although crime rates here are lesser than above-listed cities, it doesn’t make McAllen a safer city to live in. The most recent violent crime rates extend up to 319.2 per 100k persons.
The primary cause of such alarming violent cases is that this city shares its border with Mexico. Besides weapon violence, McAllen also has high levels of drug-related violence. Around 25 percent of residents have already stated they do not like living in the city anymore.
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Little Rock, Arkansas
The violent crimes in Little Rock as of 2021 were 1849.9 per 100k people, much higher than the national average. Shockingly, the crime rates here are about 186 percent higher than the country’s average. The residents are more vulnerable to property crimes than violent crimes.
Furthermore, the economic development here is immensely poor, which pushes them to commit more crimes like robbery and thefts. Half of the population in the city resides below the poverty line.
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Pine Bluff, Arkansas
The total population of Pine Buff is 42,091, and the violent crime rate here extends up to 1832.1 per 100k people. Because of such alarming crime rates, Pine Bluff is referred to as the most dangerous small town in America.
In some cases, the violence rates here are often compared to that in Detroit. The most common crimes here are drug crimes, homicides, theft, and robbery.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Over the last few years, this city has seen a pretty steady decrease in the number of inhabitants. The reason for people fleeing this city is the increasing crime rates. The rate of violent crimes here extends up to 1656.7 per 100k people.
This city has a long history of crime, dating back all the way to the first settlers. There are high odds you may become a victim of violent and property crimes here. Around 1 in 59 people succumb to the former, while 1 in 24 becomes a victim of the ever-increasing property crime.
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Florence, South Carolina
Florence has the highest crime rates in South Carolina, making it one of the most dangerous cities in the United States of America. This metro entertains very high crime rates, considering its population.
The violent crimes in the city were recorded at 1546.1 per 100k people in 2021, and the figures keep increasing. The odds of becoming a victim of violent crime remain at 1 in 69. Some stats suggest you are more likely to be a victim of property crime than violent crime.
The United States of America should make strict attempts in curtailing the increasing crime rates in the country. If it is not taken seriously now, the crime rates will keep increasing, making a living hell for its residents. What’s your take on the increasing crime rates in America?
Tell us in the comments below.