Crime Statistics–Most Dangerous Cities–Most Miserable Cities
March 1, 2010

in Crime Statistics,Economy and Crime,Violent Crime

Updated–fall of 2010.
The demand for information comparing one city to another is one of
the Internet’s most popular crime-related requests. But we get angry
inquiries as to why a particular city is or is not on the list below.

We at Crime in America.Net do not compile these lists; we collect
relevant information and put it in one convenient place thus providing
the most comprehensive resource available on the subject. Please go to
http://crimeinamerica.net/city-crime-rates-top-ten-cities/ and take some time to explore the additional resources/studies available.

We offer all the studies so you can create your own conclusions.

We understand that web readers scan and do not read but in this case you need to look at a variety of sources to get the answer as to the safety or dangerousness of a particular city.

Every list/study will rank cities based on different factors. If
you’re upset that Baltimore (or any other city) did not make the list
below, then look at the other studies at the link above.

Please understand that it’s almost impossible to compare one city against another with any real precision
(explained at the link above). Note that New York is included in

Forbes current list of safest cities but New York also appears on the
list below.

Comparisons keep happening so we will continue to offer what’s available.
Forbes magazine offers the list below based on rates of violent crime and additional factors
such as unemployment, sales and income tax rates, commute times, the
performance of pro sports teams, weather and public corruption.

This year’s list:
1. Cleveland, Ohio.
2. Stockton, Calif.
3. Memphis, Tenn.
4. Detroit, Mich.
5. Flint, Mich.
6. Miami, Fla.
7. St. Louis, Mo.
8. Buffalo, N.Y.
9. Canton, Ohio.
10. Chicago, Ill.
11. Modesto, Calif.
12. Akron, Ohio.
13. Kansas City, Mo.
14. Rockford, Ill.
15. Toledo, Ohio.
16. New York, N.Y.
17. Sacramento, Calif.
18. Youngstown, Ohio.
19. Gary, Ind.
20. Philadelphia, Pa.

Source: http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/11/americas-most-miserable-cities-business-beltway-miserable-cities_2.html.

FIVE cities from my state made the list!

GrayWolf wrote:

FIVE cities from my state made the list!

LOL, way to go man!

alan smithee wrote:

LOL, way to go man!

Nice to be acknowledged!

25 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods


25. Chicago, Ill.
Neighborhood: Winchester Ave./60th St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 60636
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 234
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 103.68
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 10


24. Chicago, Ill.
Neighborhood: Wallace St./58th St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 60621
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 125
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 107.20
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 9


23. Detroit, Mich.
Neighborhood: Mount Elliott St./Palmer Ave.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 48211, 48207
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 153
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 109.29
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 9


22. Orlando, Fla.
Neighborhood: East-West Expy/Orange Blossom Trl.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 32805
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 228
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 113.21
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 9


21. Cleveland, Ohio
Neighborhood: Cedar Ave./55th St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 44103
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 69
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 113.67
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 9


20. Baltimore, Md.
Neighborhood: Orleans St./Front St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 21202
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 297
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 113.75
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 9


19. Chicago, Ill.
Neighborhood: 66th St./Yale Ave.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 60621
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 527
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 115.32
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 9


18. New York, N.Y.
Neighborhood: St. Nicholas Ave./125th St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 10027
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 117
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 116.30
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 9


17. Tampa, Fla.
Neighborhood: Amelia Ave./Tampa St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 33602
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 179
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 116.99
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 9


16. Philadelphia, Pa.
Neighborhood: Broad St./Dauphin St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 19132, 19133
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 199
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 117.13
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 9


15. Little Rock, Ark.
Neighborhood: Roosevelt Rd./Bond St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 72202, 72206, 72201
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 242
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 119.92
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 8


14. St. Louis, Mo.
Neighborhood: 14th St./Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 63103, 63101
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 262
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 123.29
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 8


13. Springfield, Ill.
Neighborhood: Cook St./11th St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 62703
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 229
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 125.96
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 8


12. Dallas, Texas
Neighborhood: 2nd Ave./Hatcher St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 75215, 75210
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 231
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 131.03
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 8


11. Memphis, Tenn.
Neighborhood: Bellevue Blvd./Lamar Ave.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 38104, 38126
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 242
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 132.02
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 8


10. Richmond, Va.
Neighborhood: Church Hill
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 23223
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 169
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 132.45
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 8


9. Dallas, Texas
Neighborhood: Route 352/Scyene Rd.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 75210
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 249
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 132.87
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 8


8. Kansas City, Mo.
Neighborhood: Forest Ave./41st St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 64110
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 240
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 133.11
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 8


7. Memphis, Tenn.
Neighborhood: Warford St./Mount Olive Rd.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 38108
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 272
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 135.93
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 7


6. Kansas City, Mo.
Neighborhood: Bales Ave./30th St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 64128, 64127
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 220
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 144.93
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 7


5. Baltimore, Md.
Neighborhood: North Ave./Belair Rd.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 21213
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 361
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 149.98
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 7


4. Jacksonville, Fla.
Neighborhood: Beaver St./Broad St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 32204, 32202
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 47
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 185.77
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 5


3. Miami, Fla.
Neighborhood: 7th Ave./North River Dr.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 33128, 33130, 33136
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 393
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 207.28
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 5


2. Chicago, Ill.
Neighborhood: State St./Garfield Blvd.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 60609
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 275
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 264.17
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 4


1. Cincinnati, Ohio
Neighborhood: Central Pky./Liberty St.
Found Within ZIP Code(s): 45210, 45214
Predicted Annual Violent Crimes: 457
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 266.94
My Chances of Becoming a Victim Here (in one year): 1 in 4

#14 on the first list was interesting...Rockford Ill. My friend's son was injured near there, and had to go to the hospital there, and they said it was a pretty scary time to be there for a few days. Plus he had surgery there. I thought they were exaggerating, as I thought Rockford was pretty decent.

Most Dangerous Cities List for 2011

CityCrime Risk Index

1. St. Louis	530
2. Atlanta	484
3. Birmingham Alabama (tie)	380
3. Orlando (tie)	380
5. Detroit	369
6. Memphis	361
7. Miami	346
8. Baltimore	339
9. Kansas City, Missouri	337
10. Minneapolis (tie)	331
10. Cleveland (tie)	331