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5. Detroit, MI
(Pop: 905,783; Burglaries: 17,818): 1,967
For nearly 50 years, the city of Detroit (right) has endured industry shutdowns and a declining population. The city (and the state of Michigan) is constantly trying to re-invent itself, with mixed results. Detroit has bourne the brunt of the declining U.S. auto industry, and the high crime rates reflect that. It should be noted that in Detroit, the downtown area has a relatively low crime rate thanks to redevelopment. It is the gang-infested areas of the city that consistently make Detroit one of the most dangerous cities in America.
(Pop: 905,783; Burglaries: 17,818): 1,967
For nearly 50 years, the city of Detroit (right) has endured industry shutdowns and a declining population. The city (and the state of Michigan) is constantly trying to re-invent itself, with mixed results. Detroit has bourne the brunt of the declining U.S. auto industry, and the high crime rates reflect that. It should be noted that in Detroit, the downtown area has a relatively low crime rate thanks to redevelopment. It is the gang-infested areas of the city that consistently make Detroit one of the most dangerous cities in America.
4. St. Louis, MO
(Pop: 356,204; Burglaries: 7,274): 2,042
Although St. Louis' city center has improved over the last few years, it still has a very negative effect on the city's overall crime rate. Area "neighborhoods" such as University City and LaFayette Square are relatively safe, and more economically viable.
(Pop: 356,204; Burglaries: 7,274): 2,042
Although St. Louis' city center has improved over the last few years, it still has a very negative effect on the city's overall crime rate. Area "neighborhoods" such as University City and LaFayette Square are relatively safe, and more economically viable.
8. Atlanta, GA
(Pop: 533,016; Burglaries: 9,989): 1,874
Although Atlanta's overall crime rate has decreased since 2004, it is still above the national averages. Of particular concern is the downtown area. Neighborhood redevelopment projects have helped.
(Pop: 533,016; Burglaries: 9,989): 1,874
Although Atlanta's overall crime rate has decreased since 2004, it is still above the national averages. Of particular concern is the downtown area. Neighborhood redevelopment projects have helped.
1. Memphis, TN (Pop: 672,046; Burglaries: 15,874): 2,362
Overall crime in Memphis (below) rose dramatically from 2004 to mid-2006, although the situation has improved slightly since then. Many residents cite a poor school system, (alleged) corrupt city officials, and reduced federal funding to Memphis Police as possible causes of the record breaking crime rates. Isolated, gang-infested areas of the city have contributed disproportionately to the overall rise in violence and property crime.
Overall crime in Memphis (below) rose dramatically from 2004 to mid-2006, although the situation has improved slightly since then. Many residents cite a poor school system, (alleged) corrupt city officials, and reduced federal funding to Memphis Police as possible causes of the record breaking crime rates. Isolated, gang-infested areas of the city have contributed disproportionately to the overall rise in violence and property crime.
7. Cincinnati, OH
(Pop: 332,608; Burglaries: 6,330): 1,903
Cincinatti (right) had an overall reduction of crime leading into 2001, but the Cincinnati Riots (public outrage over a tragic police shooting) and a police work "slowdown" changed all that. From 2001 to 2006, crime steadily increased. In the spring of 2006, Cincinnati Police started a "crackdown" on crime that has been generally effective. However, crime rates have still not returned to pre-2001 levels.
(Pop: 332,608; Burglaries: 6,330): 1,903
Cincinatti (right) had an overall reduction of crime leading into 2001, but the Cincinnati Riots (public outrage over a tragic police shooting) and a police work "slowdown" changed all that. From 2001 to 2006, crime steadily increased. In the spring of 2006, Cincinnati Police started a "crackdown" on crime that has been generally effective. However, crime rates have still not returned to pre-2001 levels.
3. Toledo, OH
(Pop: 317,401; Burglaries: 6,522): 2,055
A declining manufacturing base has resulted in a decrease in Toledo's population every year since the early 1990's. Residents have demanded action, but the city government has made no significant progress in fighting crime.
(Pop: 317,401; Burglaries: 6,522): 2,055
A declining manufacturing base has resulted in a decrease in Toledo's population every year since the early 1990's. Residents have demanded action, but the city government has made no significant progress in fighting crime.
6. Columbus, OH
(Pop: 751,887; Burglaries 14,708): 1,956
Many residents of Columbus agree that drugs and gang violence are to blame for the city's high crime rate, along with a government more interested in building sports arenas than fighting crime. Whatever the cause, crime rates in Columbus continue to rise.
(Pop: 751,887; Burglaries 14,708): 1,956
Many residents of Columbus agree that drugs and gang violence are to blame for the city's high crime rate, along with a government more interested in building sports arenas than fighting crime. Whatever the cause, crime rates in Columbus continue to rise.
2. Cleveland, OH
(Pop: 433,452; Burglaries: 9,102): 2,100
With a new ballpark for the Indians, and the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame constructed on the waterfront, things seemed to be looking up for Cleveland (right). But no baseball stadium will reduce overall crime in a city with a declining job market and shrinking police force (city officials have actually laid off police officers in recent years).
(Pop: 433,452; Burglaries: 9,102): 2,100
With a new ballpark for the Indians, and the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame constructed on the waterfront, things seemed to be looking up for Cleveland (right). But no baseball stadium will reduce overall crime in a city with a declining job market and shrinking police force (city officials have actually laid off police officers in recent years).
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New York
Population:
672,046
433,452
317,401
356,204
905,783
751,887
332,608
533,016
808,329
382,954
552,452
1,276,214
451,454
281,440
758,769
270,289
806,080
293,073
376,753
1,351,244
251,041
701,345
326,046
634,549
336,911
286,558
2,238,895
375,836
1,585,838
527,464
629,679
427,740
753,535
362,602
401,587
467,065
1,353,175
598,077
602,131
276,083
602,181
256,659
309,757
528,917
251,194
2,829,304
378,403
1,441,117
475,723
592,881
281,473
388,661
553,023
299,384
437,238
279,788
906,349
316,323
798,144
467,055
591,833
456,821
251,550
1,271,655
256,091
265,739
604,465
253,076
3,850,920
333,746
434,163
280,068
945,197
612,374
339,674
8,345,075
672,046
433,452
317,401
356,204
905,783
751,887
332,608
533,016
808,329
382,954
552,452
1,276,214
451,454
281,440
758,769
270,289
806,080
293,073
376,753
1,351,244
251,041
701,345
326,046
634,549
336,911
286,558
2,238,895
375,836
1,585,838
527,464
629,679
427,740
753,535
362,602
401,587
467,065
1,353,175
598,077
602,131
276,083
602,181
256,659
309,757
528,917
251,194
2,829,304
378,403
1,441,117
475,723
592,881
281,473
388,661
553,023
299,384
437,238
279,788
906,349
316,323
798,144
467,055
591,833
456,821
251,550
1,271,655
256,091
265,739
604,465
253,076
3,850,920
333,746
434,163
280,068
945,197
612,374
339,674
8,345,075
Burglaries:
15,874
9,102
6,522
7,274
17,818
14,708
6,330
9,989
14,267
6,725
9,225
21,149
7,467
4,591
11,933
4,112
12,012
4,353
5,591
18,908
3,305
9,018
4,168
7,832
4,098
3,464
26,947
4,461
18,783
6,224
7,278
4,941
8,586
4,077
4,488
5,216
14,902
6,503
6,409
2,936
6,326
2,665
3,108
5,157
2,410
26,041
3,402
12,845
4,173
5,173
2,259
3,095
4,307
2,208
3,175
2,000
6,370
2,216
5,401
3,080
3,781
2,866
1,569
7,743
1,542
1,549
3,493
1,414
19,726
1,604
1,921
1,191
3,457
2,079
1,097
19,867
15,874
9,102
6,522
7,274
17,818
14,708
6,330
9,989
14,267
6,725
9,225
21,149
7,467
4,591
11,933
4,112
12,012
4,353
5,591
18,908
3,305
9,018
4,168
7,832
4,098
3,464
26,947
4,461
18,783
6,224
7,278
4,941
8,586
4,077
4,488
5,216
14,902
6,503
6,409
2,936
6,326
2,665
3,108
5,157
2,410
26,041
3,402
12,845
4,173
5,173
2,259
3,095
4,307
2,208
3,175
2,000
6,370
2,216
5,401
3,080
3,781
2,866
1,569
7,743
1,542
1,549
3,493
1,414
19,726
1,604
1,921
1,191
3,457
2,079
1,097
19,867
Per 100K:
2,362
2,100
2,055
2,042
1,967
1,956
1,903
1,874
1,765
1,756
1,670
1,657
1,654
1,631
1,573
1,521
1,490
1,485
1,484
1,399
1,317
1,286
1,278
1,234
1,216
1,209
1,204
1,187
1,184
1,180
1,156
1,155
1,139
1,124
1,118
1,117
1,101
1,087
1,064
1,063
1,051
1,038
1,003
975
959
920
899
891
877
873
803
796
779
738
726
715
703
701
677
659
639
627
624
609
602
583
578
559
512
481
442
425
366
339
323
238
2,362
2,100
2,055
2,042
1,967
1,956
1,903
1,874
1,765
1,756
1,670
1,657
1,654
1,631
1,573
1,521
1,490
1,485
1,484
1,399
1,317
1,286
1,278
1,234
1,216
1,209
1,204
1,187
1,184
1,180
1,156
1,155
1,139
1,124
1,118
1,117
1,101
1,087
1,064
1,063
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American Cities of Over 250K Population With The Least Reported Burglaries Are:
New York, NY: 238/100,000
Santa Ana, CA: 323
El Paso, TX: 339
San Jose, CA: 366
Anchorage, AK: 425
Virginia Beach, VA: 442
Anaheim, CA: 481
Los Angeles, CA: 512
Chandler, AZ: 559
Boston, MA: 578
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New York, NY: 238/100,000
Santa Ana, CA: 323
El Paso, TX: 339
San Jose, CA: 366
Anchorage, AK: 425
Virginia Beach, VA: 442
Anaheim, CA: 481
Los Angeles, CA: 512
Chandler, AZ: 559
Boston, MA: 578
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If you are planning to move to one of the cities highlighted below, you should be aware that these cities rank as the ten worst in the nation when it comes to residential burglaries (in cities with over 250,000 inhabitants). The figure at the end of each listing's title indicate the number of burglaries reported in 2008 per 100,000 residents. For example, Indianapolis, IN had a population of 808,129 and 14,267 reported burglaries in 2008. This averages out to 1,765 burglaries for every 100,000 residents. The average for all cities in this category is 1,099 break-ins per 100,000 residents.
10. Tulsa, OK
(Pop: 382,954; Burglaries: 6,725): 1,756
Many residents would agree that much of the violent crime committed in Tulsa occurs in the northern end of the city, while the southern portion is relatively safe. Many violent and property crimes can be blamed on drugs or gang-on-gang violence.
(Pop: 382,954; Burglaries: 6,725): 1,756
Many residents would agree that much of the violent crime committed in Tulsa occurs in the northern end of the city, while the southern portion is relatively safe. Many violent and property crimes can be blamed on drugs or gang-on-gang violence.
9. Indianapolis, IN
(Pop: 808,129; Burglaries: 14,267): 1,765
Like many large cities in the U.S., certain neighborhoods in Indianapolis (right) are known as more dangerous than others. Downtown Indianapolis remains relatively safe, while the east side requires special attention by police.
(Pop: 808,129; Burglaries: 14,267): 1,765
Like many large cities in the U.S., certain neighborhoods in Indianapolis (right) are known as more dangerous than others. Downtown Indianapolis remains relatively safe, while the east side requires special attention by police.
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