The Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America

Every year the FBI compiles a giant collection of data on crime in America. Local precincts report everything from violent crimes to rape to art thefts.

And in a stroke of good news, the most recent report shows that violent crime last year was at a five-year low.

The FBI defines violent crime as murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

We've rounded up the most dangerous cities in America based on the number of violent crimes per 100,000 people reported for each city. We only considered cities with 100,000 residents or more.

1. Flint, Mich.Flint reported 2,337 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

The city also reported 83 forcible rapes per 100,000 people. The national average is 26.8 forcible rapes per 100,000 people.



2. Detroit, Mich.
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Detroit reported 2,137 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

The city also reported 48.2 murders per 100,000 people. The national average is 4.7 murders per 100,000 people.


3. St. Louis, Mo.


St. Louis reported 1,857 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

The city also reported 58.7 forcible rapes per 100,000 people. The national average is 26.8 forcible rapes per 100,000 people.

4. Oakland, Calif.

Oakland reported 1,683 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

The city also reported 26.3 murders per 100,000 people. The national average is 4.7 murders per 100,000 people.



 
5. Memphis, Tenn.

Memphis reported 1,584 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

The city also reported 61 forcible rapes per 100,000 people. The national average is 26.8 forcible rapes per 100,000 people.


6. Little Rock, Ark.

Little Rock reported 1,490 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

The city also reported 440 robberies per 100,000 people. The national average is 113.7 robberies per 100,000 people.

7. Birmingham, Ala.

Birmingham reported 1,483 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

The city also reported 853 forcible rapes per 100,000 people. The national average is 26.8 forcible rapes for 100,000 people.

8. Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta reported 1,433 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

The city also 34.9 forcible rapes per 100,000 people. The national average is 26.8 forcible rapes per 100,000 people.

9. Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore reported 1,417 violent crimes per 100,000 people.

The city also reported 31.3 murders per 100,000 people. The national average is 4.7 murders per 100,000 people.

10. Stockton, Calif.

Stockton reported 1,408 violent crimes per 100,000 people

The city also reported 448.3 robberies per 100,000 people. The national average is 113.7 robberies per 100,000 people.

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