Mapped: The Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.
Mapped: The Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.
Crime is seemingly always increasing—at least according to the headlines.
The focus is usually on big cities like Chicago or San Francisco, but some of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. are actually smaller or suburban cities, at least according to new per capita data from NeighborhoodScout.
The map above reveals the most dangerous urban areas in the U.S., in terms of how many violent crimes occur for every 1,000 residents. It uses the latest FBI crime data and Census Bureau populations available in 2023.