Most Dangerous Cities in the US 2024
Detroit boasts a staggering violent crime rate of 2,007.8 incidents per 100,000 individuals, notably recording a total of 261 homicides in 2018. Remarkably, it stands as the sole midsize or large city in the United States to surpass the 2,000 mark in violent crime incidents. Despite its current population of less than 700,000, Detroit reported approximately 13,500 violent crimes in 2018—an alarming figure surpassing cities with double its population.
The city's stark economic challenges have contributed to an annual unemployment rate of 9.0% and a striking 37.9% of residents living below the poverty line. These economic hardships exacerbate social tensions and exacerbate the conditions conducive to violent crime.
Rank | City | State |
1 | Detroit | Michigan |
2 | Memphis | Tennessee |
3 | Birmingham | Alabama |
4 | Baltimore | Maryland |
5 | St. Louis | Missouri |
6 | Kansas City | Missouri |
7 | Cleveland | Ohio |
8 | Little Rock | Arkansas |
9 | Milwaukee | Wisconsin |
10 | Stockton | California |
NOTE: In its assessment of the most dangerous cities in the United States, 24/7 Wall Street conducted a comprehensive analysis of data from the FBI's 2018 Uniform Crime Report. This analysis encompassed key indicators such as each city's rates of murder, non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Importantly, only cities with populations exceeding 100,000 individuals were considered in this evaluation.
Additionally, the study took into account the poverty rate and unemployment rate for each city. These economic factors were included in the analysis due to their well-established correlation with crime rates. By examining both crime data and socioeconomic indicators, 24/7 Wall Street aimed to provide a thorough understanding of the safety profiles of various urban areas across the nation."
Wow. SF doesn't make it into the top ten. Maybe it's not that big a risk to take a 14 year old camera model into the city. And from everything I've heard SF has turned a corner and is on the mend. Take a deep breath my fearful photographer friends. In all honesty though SF is still a bit above the average in crime stats for a city of the same size nationally.
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Notice another city not on that list? New York City. But I'm afraid, Kirk! Of what, I don't know. But I'm afraid...
I truly hope SF has turned the corner. I have a good friend who lives there and does street photography all the time. Even though he cut his teeth in New York during the 70's and 80's he is still VERY cautious. he also avoids touristy areas. When thieves rob News people of their cameras in mid live coverage, well that's a red flag in my books.
The stats you presented are truly horrifying!
Eric
You just need some more weapons to protect yourself - right 😉
😯 scary, especially if I compare that to the 0.64 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants of Spain (Madrid will score around double that, I think, and unfortunately on the rise). But notice that that number will not guarantee you will not be pickpocketed at the Rastro on Sunday morning... Different type of crime.
Sorry, I don't know why the above comment made it anonymously. I choose "Google account" but it didn't go through
I'm glad you are going to see the Irving Penn exhibit at the de Young. It's not to be missed. I'll probably go back to see it again before it closes later this year. BTW, when I am in S.F. I keep my camera somewhat concealed, but that's something I would do in any large city to deter crimes of opportunity.
The Gun Violence Archive collates some grim stats. This chart on mass shootings (4 or more victims) "https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/mass-shooting" is scary. If you look at the date column, there aren't many days on which there isn't one.
Don't take anything you are not willing to lose. Including your life.
The list does not match the Wall Street data in the link. Memphis is number one in the data for example.
Not been there since 2008, when I found myself in the middle of a protest, clearly before I'd learned to focus (or expose). happy memories! https://www.flickr.com/photos/booksnake/albums/72157604267740664/
Hi Michael, one list compares all crimes. The list you reference is violent crimes. SF not in the top 20 on the second list. No Texas city in the top 20. Few at the top of the list are likely to attract tourists. And, in tourist cities the violent crime rates are not aimed at tourists but at other residents. Just the facts.
As an SF resident, I can tell you from talking to other people that live here that a large part of the frustration is not with the absolute number of crimes, it is because of the lack of consequences for those that commit them and the brazeness that results from their feelings of impunity. Many of the worst crimes here are committed by those who have been arrested multiple times for acts of violence and released to do it again.
Jeff, in a reversal of roles perhaps San Francisco can round up their repeat offenders and ship them to Texas.
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