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.
