The 10 Most Dangerous U.S. Cities

 

1. Detroit

Population:                    713,239
Violent Crime Rate:    2,137 per 100,000 Residents

2. St. Louis

Population:                     320,454
Violent Crime Rate:    1,857 per 100,000 Residents

3. Oakland

Population:                    395,317
Violent Crime Rate:    1,683 per 100,000 Residents

4. Memphis

Population:                    652,725
Violent Crime Rate:    1,583 per 100,000 Residents

5. Birmingham, Al.

Population:                    213,258
Violent Crime Rate:    1,483 per 100,000 Residents

6. Atlanta

Population:                    425,433
Violent Crime Rate:    1,433 per 100,000 Residents

7. Baltimore

Population:                    626,848
Violent Crime Rate:    1,417 per 100,000 Residents

8. Stockton

Population:                    295,136
Violent Crime Rate:    1,408

9. Cleveland

Population:                    397,106
Violent Crime Rate:    1,363 per 100,000 Residents

10. Buffalo

Population:                    262,484
Violent Crime Rate:    1,238 per 100,000 Residents