Alabama Has A City Labeled "Most Dangerous" 2024

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The most dangerous cities in the US for 2024 come from various online sources, including Wasserstein Home, 24/7 Wall Street, and World Population Review.

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These sources compiled data from the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, which tracks crime rates across the United States.

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Here is the criteria, according to the folks providing the data, for determining these numbers. The rankings are based on factors like violent crime rates, property crime rates, population size, and socio-economic factors such as poverty and unemployment.

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THE 10 Most Dangerous Cities in the US for 2024.

- 10. Stockton, California: Stockton's violent crime rate is 1,352.7 per 100,000 residents, with high property crime rates. Economic problems, poverty, and gang activity drive its crime rates.

- 9. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Milwaukee has a violent crime rate of 1,249.6 per 100,000 residents, with rising homicides and aggravated assaults. Economic decline, lack of jobs, and social unrest contribute to its crime problem.

- 8. Little Rock, Arkansas: Little Rock's violent crime rate is 1,457 incidents per 100,000 residents, with a high murder rate. Economic instability, poverty, and gang presence drive its crime rates.

- 7. Cleveland, Ohio: Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 1,249.6 per 100,000 residents, with high property crime rates. Poverty, unemployment, and declining population contribute to its crime problem.

- 6. Kansas City, Missouri: Kansas City's violent crime rate is 1,833.4 per 100,000 residents, with 176 homicides last year. Economic hardship, gang activity, and drug-related crime drive its crime rates.

- 5. St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis has a violent crime rate of 1,833.4 per 100,000 residents, with a high murder rate. Poverty, drug-related violence, and socioeconomic divide contribute to its crime problem.

- 4. Baltimore, Maryland: Baltimore has a violent crime rate of 1,833.4 per 100,000 residents, with 309 homicides last year. Economic inequality, high poverty rates, and gang activity drive crime rates.

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- 3. Birmingham, Alabama: Birmingham's violent crime rate is 1,485.0 per 100,000 residents, with a high murder rate. Poverty, underfunded schools, and gang-related violence are significant contributors to its crime problem.

- 2. Memphis, Tennessee: Memphis has a violent crime rate of 1,485.0 per 100,000 residents, with high rates of aggravated assaults and robberies. Socio-economic struggles, including a 40% poverty rate, fuel gang violence, and drug-related crimes.

- 1. Detroit, Michigan: With a violent crime rate of 2,007.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, Detroit takes the top spot. High poverty and unemployment rates, combined with gang activity and drug trafficking, contribute to its crime problem.

So, there you have it. If you have an issue with a city on here, tell us why in the comments. What do you think about it?

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