When looking to relocate, one of the first things you consider is whether the area you’re moving to is welcoming and safe. Unfortunately, ...
When looking to relocate, one of the first things you consider is whether the area you’re moving to is welcoming and safe. Unfortunately, not all places in America are. Here are 18 of America’s most dangerous places that you certainly don’t want to move to.
Monroe, Louisiana
According to Neighborhood Scout, there’s a 1 in 36 chance of being a victim of a violent crime in Monroe. It has one of the highest crime rates in America, making it one of the most dangerous places in the country. Also, the effort put in by law enforcement to try and mitigate crime has had a varied effect.
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is well known for its extremely high murder rates and violent crime. The significant crime rates have also had an effect on the socio-economic status of the city, with schools and housing quality affected. This can be considered another reason to avoid moving to this city.
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit struggles with the availability of its emergency services, mainly with having enough police to cover the area, resulting in people’s safety being put at risk. The city also has a high rate of violence and property crimes. Communities have been coming together to try and combat this, but rates are still high.
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is known for having a high crime rate. For example, U.S. News writes, “The metropolitan area’s violent crime rate was higher than the national rate in 2020. Its rate of property crime was higher than the national rate.” It means the city’s residents face a high probability of being involved in crime.
Wilmington, Delaware
One benefit of Wilmington may be that it has a low cost of living, but its crime rates are still particularly high. This mainly involves property and violent crimes, and the city even faces countless nicknames because of its high crime rates. There have been ongoing strategies to try and reduce crime, such as community initiatives.
South Bend, Indiana
South Bend is well-known for its high rates of crime, especially crime that centers around residential security. South Bend is the most dangerous metro area in Indiana, and police are doing their best to reduce the rate of crime and improve the safety of the community.
Baltimore, Maryland
City-Data writes, “The 2017 crime rate in Baltimore, MD, is 909 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 3.6 times greater than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 99.5% of U.S. cities.” Baltimore is one of the most dangerous metro areas in Maryland and has specific neighborhoods that are best avoided.
Albany, Georgia
Albany has one of the highest homicide rates in the country. It’s recently faced many economic challenges, and the impact of COVID-19 has also caused crime rates to increase across the city. The community and law enforcement are trying their best to reduce crime rates, but they’ve yet to see an effect.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
This city is known to have one of the highest auto theft rates in the country, which creates many risks for residents and visitors to the city. Tourists are always advised to take extra precautions with their vehicles, especially if they’re leaving items inside them.
Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria greatly contributes to Louisiana’s issues with crime. This is supported by Area Vibes, which writes, “The overall crime rate in Alexandria is 248.8% higher than the national average. Specifically, there were 791 violent crimes reported in Alexandria, equivalent to 1784 per 100,000 residents.”
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis has one of the highest homicide rates in the U.S., and most of these are related to gangs and drug wars. There are certain neighborhoods within the city that should be completely avoided due to being unsafe. The police and community are trying their best to combat these high rates.
Little Rock, Arkansas
The majority of crimes in Little Rock are related to property, but there are also many unresolved cases in the police department. The city also has a high rate of aggravated assaults, so it’s certainly a place to avoid moving to. It is worth noting that efforts have been put in place to improve the responsiveness of law enforcement.
Springfield, Missouri
According to Best Places, the crime rate in Springfield is 62.4, while the national average is 22.7. Not only this, but the property crime rate is 95.4, while the national average is 35.4.
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City has seen a high number of crimes in recent years, although it’s important to note that crime rates are gradually starting to drop. Many of its crimes are centered around homicide; however, with police reforms and community initiatives, the city is working incredibly hard to change this.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The crime rates in Milwaukee are much higher than the state average and the national average. The city has been working increasingly hard to reduce these rates with new strategies to help improve the safety of the community. However, rates are still high for both violent crimes and property crimes.
Rockford, Illinois
Crime Grade writes, “The rate of crime in Rockford is 48.06 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Rockford generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest.” Rockford is well-known for its high crime rates due to challenges with gang and gun violence.
Florence, South Carolina
Florence is considered to be the most dangerous metropolis in South Carolina. The city has a higher rate of property crimes compared to violent crimes, which doesn’t make it an ideal place to buy a new home or move to. There have been law enforcement strategies put in place to reduce crime rates, and these should soon start to show effect.
Danville, Illinois
Danville is considered to be one of the most dangerous areas in Illinois. For example, 24/7 Wall St.writes, “There were 785 violent crimes reported in the metro area in 2020, or 1,050 for every 100,000 people. Deadly violence is especially common in the metro area.”
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