[ZH] Our research reveals the 100 most dangerous cities in America with 25,000 or more people, based on the number of violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crimes include rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault. The data used for this research are the number of violent crimes reported to have occurred in each city, and the population of each city. Based on the latest national data available at the time of publication, representing calendar year 2021 and released in October 2022, this report reveals interesting patterns about safety from crime in America.
This year, Monroe, LA was replaced by Bessemer, AL, dropping from its two-year ranking as the number one most violent city in America to the ranking of third. Bessemer has 33.18 violent crimes per 1,000 population, and the chance of being a violent crime victim is 1 in 30.
Many of the dangerous cities on the list this year have appeared on past lists. For those who live in these cities, NeighborhoodScout can help you find the safest neighborhoods nearby any city using our Create feature. For example, by searching for the lowest crime rate within 15 miles of the number one most dangerous city, Bessemer, AL you can find the neighborhood of New Hope in Birmingham, AL is safer than 99% of neighborhoods nationwide.
Top 22
Bessemer, AL
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 33.1
Your chance of being a victim: 1 in 30
Mobile, AL
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 27.9
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 35
Monroe, LA
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 26.3
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 38
Saginaw, MI
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 25.1
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 39
Memphis, TN
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 25.1
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 39
Detroit, MI
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 23.0
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 43
Birmingham, AL
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 20.6
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 49
Pine Bluff, AR
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 20.5
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 48
Little Rock, AR
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 20.2
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 49
Alexandria, LA
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.8
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 53
Cleveland, OH
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 17.1
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 58
Kalamazoo, MI
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.8
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 59
Milwaukee, WI
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.6
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 59
Albany, GA
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.1
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 61
Gadsden, AL
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.8
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 63
Danville, IL
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.8
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 63
Lansing, MI
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.7
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 63
Baltimore, MD
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.6
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 63
Springfield, MO
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.6
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 64
Spartanburg, SC
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.2
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 65
Rockford, IL
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.0
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 66
Wilmington, DE
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.0
Chance of being a victim: 1 in 66 
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