Many Americans assume that big cities come with bigger crime rates. But is this always the case?
While it’s a common belief that urban centers are inherently more dangerous, a closer look at the data reveals a more nuanced picture.
This blog post aims to challenge that assumption by ranking the most dangerous city in each state based on violent and property crime rates, offering insights into the cost of crime, and highlighting factors that contribute to these statistics.
1. Alabama: Birmingham
- Violent crime rate: 1,683 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 3,964 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $7,900
2. Alaska: Anchorage
- Violent crime rate: 1,616 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 1,862 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $1,680
3. Arizona: Yuma
- Violent crime rate: 465 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 1,917 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $2,754
4. Arkansas: Little Rock
- Violent crime rate: 2,063 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 5,364 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $5,374
5. California: Oakland
- Violent crime rate: 1,506 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 5,853 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $5,329
6. Colorado: Pueblo
- Violent crime rate: 1,253 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 5,691 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $4,396
7. Connecticut: Hartford
- Violent crime rate: 478 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 2,153 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $3,569
8. Delaware: Wilmington
- Violent crime rate: 1,201 per 100,000 residents
- Chance of being a victim: 1 in 83
9. Florida: Fort Lauderdale
- Violent crime rate: 591 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 4,170 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $2,577
10. Georgia: Atlanta
- Violent crime rate: 884 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 3,674 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $4,215
11. Hawaii: Honolulu
- Violent crime rate: 227 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 2,750 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $528
12. Idaho: Nampa
- Violent crime rate: 340 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 1,405 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $761
13. Illinois: Chicago
- Violent crime rate: 629 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 1,101 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $4,060
14. Indiana: Indianapolis
- Violent crime rate: 718 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 3,442 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $3,860
15. Iowa: Davenport
- Violent crime rate: 657 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 3,580 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $2,017
16. Kansas: Wichita
- Violent crime rate: 965 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 5,209 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $2,719
17. Kentucky: Louisville
- Violent crime rate: 867 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 3,773 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $4,162
18. Louisiana: New Orleans
- Violent crime rate: 186 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 96 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $6,444
19. Maine: Augusta
- Violent crime rate: 447 per 100,000 residents
- Total crimes per capita: 4,323
20. Maryland: Baltimore
- Violent crime rate: 1,456 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 2,692 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $7,230
21. Massachusetts: Springfield
- Violent crime rate: 938 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 2,337 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $2,191
22. Michigan: Detroit
- Violent crime rate: 2,154 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 3,356 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $6,780
23. Minnesota: Minneapolis
- Violent crime rate: 1,281 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 4,189 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $3,934
24. Mississippi: Cleveland
- Chance of being a crime victim: 1 in 18
- Crime rate: 148% above the national average
25. Missouri: St. Louis
- Violent crime rate: 1,484 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 5,463 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $8,457
26. Montana: Billings
- Violent crime rate: 1,054 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 4,776 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $1,870
27. Nebraska: Omaha
- Violent crime rate: 581 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 3,272 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $1,503
28. Nevada: Las Vegas
- Violent crime rate: 1,240 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 6,662 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $4,470
28. New Hampshire: Manchester
- Violent crime rate: 452 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 2,291 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $644
29. New Jersey: Newark
- Violent crime rate: 490 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 1,457 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $2,736
30. New Mexico: Albuquerque
- Violent crime rate: 1,388 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 4,352 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $3,872
31. New York: Buffalo
- Violent crime rate: 943 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 3,055 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $3,820
31. North Carolina: Fayetteville
- Violent crime rate: 955 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 2,857 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $3,293
32. North Dakota: Fargo
- Violent crime rate: 517 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 4,355 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $1,514
33. Ohio: Cleveland
- Violent crime rate: 1,665 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 3,752 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $6,491
34. Oklahoma: Tulsa
- Violent crime rate: 1,107 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 4,977 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $2,992
34. Oregon: Portland
- Violent crime rate: 720 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 5,577 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $2,461
35. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
- Violent crime rate: 953 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 1,302 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $4,755
36. Rhode Island: Providence
- Violent crime rate: 401 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 2,525 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $1,840
37. South Carolina: North Charleston
- Violent crime rate: 1,014 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 5,012 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $4,315
38. South Dakota: Sioux Falls
- Violent crime rate: 538 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 2,895 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $834
39. Tennessee: Memphis
- Violent crime rate: 2,431 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 5,279 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $7,184
40. Texas: Houston
- Violent crime rate: 1,211 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 4,106 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $3,503
41. Utah: Salt Lake City
- Violent crime rate: 969 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 6,841 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $2,421
42. Vermont: Bennington
Total crimes per 100,000 residents: 3,712
43. Virginia: Richmond
- Violent crime rate: 374 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 2,736 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $4,585
44. Washington: Tacoma
- Violent crime rate: 1,182 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 6,732 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $3,041
45. West Virginia: Beckley
- Crime rate: 263% higher than the national average
- Chance of being a crime victim: 1 in 12
46. Wisconsin: Milwaukee
- Violent crime rate: 1,586 per 100,000 residents
- Property crime rate: 4,188 per 100,000 residents
- Crime cost per capita: $5,243
47. Wyoming: Riverton
Violent crime rate: 612 per 100,000 residents
Alicia Richards