10 most dangerous cities in the United States

Choosing a place to live is one of the most important aspects. Whether your goal is to find a job, start a family, retire, or perhaps all of the above, the first thing you consider is how safe the city is.

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Therefore, before you start packing your bags, take a look at the 10 of the most dangerous cities in the United States.

10. Opa Loka, Florida

Despite the decline in crime in Florida, Opa-Locka, in Miami-Dade County, is still on the list of most dangerous cities. This follows from the FBI crime report.

Violent crimes averaged 1 950 on 100 000 residents, most of which were attacks. 44,9% of its inhabitants live in poverty, since only 5 of 100 people work there.
Due to the sad situation, crime in Opo Loka remains high, since residents often go to criminal acts to make ends meet.

9. Camden County, New Jersey

Camden, New Jersey, is said to be so dangerous that people are warned not to go out alone, especially in poor areas. The city is famous not only for its high drug use, but also for incidents and killings associated with bandits. Despite police attempts to change the city, nothing changes.

8. Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee is better known in the musical direction, especially the blues on Blues Street. But besides the fact that Elvis was born here and killed Martin Luther King, Jr., the city occupies a leading position among the most dangerous cities in America.

Crime and financial hardship are two of the main reasons Memphis made the list. Crime in Memphis ranks fourth among all cities in the United States, with rates five times higher than the national average.

7. Baltimore, MD

Annual household income was the lowest among the neighboring cities of Maryland. 120 000 Baltimore residents live below the poverty line.

In addition to this, the cost of living in the city is high, which leads to an additional burden to make ends meet.
Baltimore is beautiful, has scenic views and an incredibly high crime rate. Shockingly, there were 2017 robberies reported in 8 alone, and that doesn't include the other types of violence the city faces every day. While robbery tops the list of criminal offenses, murder comes in second with 879 cases in 342, meaning a person was killed every day of the year.

6. Detroit, MI

Detroit has been famous for its unemployment and poverty for many years, making it one of the most dangerous cities in America for many years. During the economic downturn in the country, many people left the city, leaving home.

Detroit was once considered the worst and most dangerous city for life in the entire United States. At the peak of the auto industry in the United States, almost 50 of a million people lived in the 1,8's, now it accounts for 2 / 3 from its previous population. The closure and reduction of many assembly plants that provide the city with work has led to the fact that many of the residents were left without work and moved from the once noisy city.

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5. St. Louis, MO

Of the more than 4000 reports of aggravated assaults, there were nearly 2000 robberies, nearly 19000 property crimes and just under 300 rapes.

Violence in some parts of the city makes it very dangerous for residents and affects their overall quality of life. It ranks fifth in terms of violent crime among other US cities: more than 2000 violent crimes occur in every 100 000 registered. This was one of the main reasons for the decline in its population by as much as 11,2%, despite the fact that the average growth in the country was 7,1%.

4. McKeesport, PA

McKeesport, Pennsylvania is a city located at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers.

High unemployment and poverty in the city contribute to an increase in violent crime.
In 2017, 2125 cases of violent crimes were recorded on 100 000 residents, which is almost 5 times more than the national average.

3. Florida City, FL

If you are heading south towards the Florida Keys, you will most likely drive through Florida City, the last stop on the mainland of the United States north of the Keys.

Florida's poverty rate is 48,1% and the unemployment rate is 13,7%, so it is not surprising that the crime rate in the southernmost municipality of the South Florida metropolitan area is also high.

In the 2017 year, the FBI registered 2276 cases of violent crimes on 100 000 residents of Florida, which is 6 times more than the national average.

2. Bessemer, Alabama

Studies show that "every 47 resident may become a victim of a violent crime." In addition, one statement said: “Violent crimes include murder, rape, armed robbery, aggravated assault and assault with lethal weapons” reported to the FBI.

1. Anniston, Alabama

Anniston, Alabama, a city located in Calhoun County, and was once named the Model City thanks to careful construction planning. Unfortunately, this is far from being a “model” due to the increase in crime in the streets.
In the 2017 year, the FBI reported 3434 cases of violent crimes on 100 000 residents, which is almost 10 times more than the national average.

The overall crime rate in Anniston is 9 592 per 100 000 residents, which is 249% higher than the average in the United States, and statistics show that every 11 resident may become a victim of criminals in this city.

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