These 25 metropolises have much to offer residents and visitors alike, from world-class cuisine to vibrant nightlife to rich American history. However, there are many dangers lurking in these areas. Each of these municipalities received a ranking from WalletHub based on the per capita homicide rate within the city. Kudos to the tourism boards of these cities, but facts are facts.
1. Memphis, Tennessee
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The Bluff City is home to some of the best barbecue joints in the country, an iconic downtown dominated by Beale Street, and a rich music history including Stax Records and Sun Records, as well as B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, and Al Green. There are also connections with legends such as.
However, ask your Uber driver about safety in Memphis. If they’re honest, they’ll warn you to avoid the chaos of Beale Street on a Saturday night, to stay out of certain areas, and to keep your cool.and 13.72 murders Per 100,000 residents, Memphis is one of the most dangerous American cities.
2. Washington DC
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As the center of federal government activity, you’d think Washington, D.C., would be pretty safe.about 4,000 offices When it comes to Metropolitan Police Departments alone, there are few cities with a more prominent police presence than DC.
Somehow, the District of Columbia has 12.3 murders per 100,000 residents, making our nation’s capital dangerous with a capital “D.”
3. St. Louis, Missouri
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Once great American cities like St. Louis experienced a long, slow death. Cities like St. Louis have lost an economic engine as our country outsources manufacturing to foreign countries with lax worker safety and welfare standards.
It’s no surprise that in the third quarter of 2023, St. Louis ranked third among U.S. cities with 11.89 homicides per 100,000 residents. If regular jobs leave and residents do not take action, it is inevitable that significant criminal elements will fill the void.
4. Detroit, Michigan
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Some people call Detroit the Motor City. But “D” has come to be noticed for the wrong reasons. In 2013, the city of Detroit formally approved the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in American history. The city’s post-apocalyptic feel is the stuff of horror movies, but there’s no need to glorify Detroit’s horrific crime statistics for shock value.
For every 100,000 Motown residents, 11.77 people die from homicide.
5. Baltimore, Maryland
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As it becomes increasingly difficult for residents to justify raising children in Baltimore, crab cakes are a blessing. Although there are still many upscale neighborhoods like Fells Point, crime in Baltimore remains a problem with little sign of improvement.
Baltimore has a rate of 11.31 murders per 100,000 residents, so you might want to order some Phillips crab cakes.
6. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Despite the clichés about Midwestern hospitality, Milwaukee suffers from the same poverty, lack of blue-collar jobs, and social tensions that plague most large American cities. After all, Jeffrey Dahmer made his mark in Milwaukee.
Today, just over 10 out of 100,000 Milwaukee residents die from homicide. That’s tragic.
7. Atlanta, Georgia
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Atlanta is one of the treasures of the South, yet it proves the limits of Southern hospitality. Anger-inducing traffic, large areas of severe poverty, and a bustling nightlife scene are a recipe for murder. Sure enough, Atlanta had the seventh-highest number of murders per capita in the third quarter of 2023.
8. New Orleans, Louisiana
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New Orleans has more than its fair share of crime for a city with a big party image. Catching beads at Mardi Gras can be the time of a lifetime, but don’t be shocked if you do catch one. I hear gunshots At some point between Endymion and Bacchus.
With 7.55 murders per 100,000 residents, maybe Bourbon Street should be done during daylight hours.
9. Richmond, Virginia
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Many cities in Northern Virginia are home to employees who regularly commute to the nation’s capital. It’s unclear whether these commuters are taking Washington, D.C.’s crime epidemic home with them from their offices. But that could be one explanation for Richmond’s 7.09 murders per 100,000 residents.
10. Norfolk, Virginia
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Norfolk, Newport News, and Virginia Beach are ocean-adjacent cities that, in theory, should be idyllic beach towns featuring rest and relaxation. In fact, Norfolk’s murder statistics would make you wonder if the USS Wisconsin (which is docked in Norfolk’s harbor) is still active.
The number of murders per 100,000 residents is 6.29, which is too high for a coastal city.
11. Kansas City, Missouri
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bleeding kansas It was a pivotal turning point in American history. Apparently, the people who are contributing to Kansas City’s (Missouri, but still) far above average murder rate are taking the lessons of history too literally.
12. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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One Instagram reel and YouTube short documenting Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood makes it clear that (for some) human life doesn’t have the same value it once had in the City of Brotherly Love. It will be. In Philadelphia, in addition to his 5.89 homicides per 100,000 residents, in 2022 he also had 1,413 accidental overdose deaths.11% increase compared to previous year.
13. Chicago, Illinois
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Due to its large population, Chicago does not stand out in terms of per capita homicide rate. But when you consider the total number of people who die from wanton violence each year, Chicago is usually at or near the top.
chi town The number of murders increased the most Among all American cities, there is an alarming trend in which one American city will be headed in the wrong direction between 2021 and 2022.
14. Las Vegas, Nevada
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Many Las Vegas ads include the not-so-subtle nuance: “It’s okay to break the law here.” It’s not stated, but it’s implied.
Still, there’s no question that murder always goes beyond the norm, whether in Las Vegas or anywhere else. With 5.2 murders per 100,000 residents, too many Las Vegas residents have taken the “anything goes” mentality too far.
15. Dallas, Texas
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The perception that Dallas was a “safe” city was shattered the moment the beloved American president died in Dealey Plaza. Unlike the JFK assassination, there is no debate as to whether it was a single threat or multiple perpetrators that besieged Dallas today. With more than five murders per 100,000 residents, many people are to blame for Dallas’ danger.
16. Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Breaking Bad It introduced most viewers to the secrets of Albuquerque’s criminal underworld that they didn’t know existed. Considering New Mexico’s location on the southern border (highway for contraband), intergenerational poverty, and rampant addiction problems, Albuquerque has a rate of 4.98 murders per 100,000 residents. makes perfect sense.
17. Jacksonville, Florida
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If you’re watching an episode centered around Florida. police officer Or if you’re reading the latest viral “Florida Man” article, there’s a good chance you’re watching or reading about Jacksonville. His 4.69 murders per 100,000 residents doesn’t have the Margaritaville feel that Florida is known for.
18. Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Do you know Minneapolis, Minnesota? It was once nicknamed “Murder City?”” Neither did I.
After the death of George Floyd in 2020, the prolonged unrest led to a significant increase in the murder rate. As of the third quarter of 2023, Minneapolis remains one of the deadliest major cities in America.
19. Indianapolis, Indiana
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Those unfamiliar with the American Midwest may assume that its residents are always kind and cheerful, as they tend to be portrayed in popular culture. Indianapolis (and the entire Midwest) is full of kind people, but there are also people who don’t hesitate to take lives.
Believe it or not, with 4.43 murders per 100,000 people, Indiana is one of the top 20 deadliest cities in America.
20. Denver, Colorado
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Based on census data and anecdotal evidence, The mass migration to Denver is over.. The high cost of living (due in part to the large influx of residents from other states) and the rapid increase in homelessness are among the reasons for the flight.
Crime is also getting out of control. While 3.82 homicides per 100,000 people isn’t outrageous for a city of Denver’s size, it does show that Denver is less safe than it was 20 years ago. It’s just one of several indicators.
21. Nashville, Tennessee
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Nashville, the unofficial capital of America’s bachelor party, is proof that rising crime is an inevitable feature of urban sprawl. Nashville’s murder rate is rising at the same time that Music City’s skyscrapers are permanently under construction.
The mortality rate in the third quarter of 2023 reached 3.81 per 100,000 people.
22. Seattle, Washington
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Critics bemoaning Seattle’s apparent descent into lawlessness need look no further than the ongoing rise in the murder rate. You can’t fudge the numbers when someone’s life is lost. Seattle set a record pace for this questionable statistic As of September 2023.
23. Raleigh, North Carolina
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With just over three homicides per 100,000 residents, Raleigh is a bit of a surprise on this list. Raleigh, whose population is steadily reaching its half-million mark, is a substantial city with problems endemic to large cities, such as indiscriminate loss of life.
24. Anchorage, Alaska
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Alaska becomes a dark and lonely place in the winter. The state attracts sociopaths, criminals, and other questionable characters. This is a precarious recipe that helps explain why Anchorage has 2.39 murders per 100,000 residents.
25. Los Angeles, California
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While year-round warm weather can cure many illnesses, it doesn’t seem to be enough to quell the homicidal urges of some Angelinos. He may love LA, which has 2.23 murders per 100,000 residents, but he has to lock his doors at night.
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