Violent crime in the U.S. fell 4 percent in 2011, according to FBI crime data. However, violent crime increased in more than half of the cities that have among the highest crime rates in the nation, according to a review of crime data by 24/7 Wall St.
“The cities with the highest crime rates tend to have particularly high poverty rates, high unemployment, and low median income,” according to its analysis.
The six most dangerous cities in the U.S., according to 24/7 Wall St., are:
1. Flint, Mich.
Violent crimes per 1,000: 23.4
2. Detroit, Mich.
Violent crimes per 1,000: 21.4
3. St. Louis, Mo.
Violent crimes per 1,000: 18.6
4. Oakland, Calif.
Violent crimes per 1,000: 16.8
5. Memphis, Tenn.
Violent crimes per 1,000: 15.8
6. Little Rock, Ark.
Violent crimes per 1,000: 14.9
The author of this article is: realtormag.realtor.org
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