Today, feeling safe, especially while traveling to new places, is more important than ever. With the latest data from the FBI, here’s a look at the 25 cities in the U.S. where violent crime rates are highest. We used the numbers from 2023, which is the latest available.
30. Bakersfield, California
- Population: 411,873
- Reported Violent Crimes: 3,937
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 9.56
- Reported Property Crimes: 13,545
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 32.89
29. Aurora, Colorado
- Population: 392,134
- Reported Violent Crimes: 3,773
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 9.62
- Reported Property Crimes: 14,679
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 37.43
28. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Population: 1,555,812
- Reported Violent Crimes: 15,153
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 9.74
- Reported Property Crimes: 78,048
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 50.17
27. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Population: 886,455
- Reported Violent Crimes: 8,990
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 10.14
- Reported Property Crimes: 32,121
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 36.24
26. Denver, Colorado
- Population: 705,264
- Reported Violent Crimes: 7,247
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 10.28
- Reported Property Crimes: 40,782
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 57.83
25. Dayton, Ohio
- Population: 137,084
- Reported Violent Crimes: 1,419
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 10.35
- Reported Property Crimes: 6,081
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 44.36
24. Washington, District of Columbia
- Population: 671,803
- Reported Violent Crimes: 7,069
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 10.52
- Reported Property Crimes: 28,097
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 41.82
23. Anchorage, Alaska
- Population: 285,821
- Reported Violent Crimes: 3,026
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 10.59
- Reported Property Crimes: 8,242
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 28.84
22. Houston, Texas
- Population: 2,276,533
- Reported Violent Crimes: 24,275
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 10.66
- Reported Property Crimes: 98,569
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 43.30
21. Toledo, Ohio
- Population: 266,984
- Reported Violent Crimes: 2,898
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 10.85
- Reported Property Crimes: 7,516
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 28.15
20. Nashville, Tennessee
- Population: 679,562
- Reported Violent Crimes: 7,500
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 11.04
- Reported Property Crimes: 29,573
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 43.52
19. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Population: 182,603
- Reported Violent Crimes: 2,023
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 11.08
- Reported Property Crimes: 8,982
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 49.19
18. Evansville, Indiana
- Population: 115,719
- Reported Violent Crimes: 1,295
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 11.19
- Reported Property Crimes: 4,163
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 35.98
17. Springfield, Missouri
- Population: 169,822
- Reported Violent Crimes: 1,917
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 11.29
- Reported Property Crimes: 6,929
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 40.80
16. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Population: 421,690
- Reported Violent Crimes: 4,767
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 11.30
- Reported Property Crimes: 22,121
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 52.46
15. Rockford, Illinois
- Population: 146,710
- Reported Violent Crimes: 1,673
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 11.40
- Reported Property Crimes: 3,914
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 26.68
14. Stockton, California
- Population: 323,501
- Reported Violent Crimes: 3,699
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 11.43
- Reported Property Crimes: 9,648
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 29.82
13. Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Population: 560,557
- Reported Violent Crimes: 6,680
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 11.92
- Reported Property Crimes: 22,875
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 40.81
12. Peoria, Illinois
- Population: 110,551
- Reported Violent Crimes: 1,335
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 12.08
- Reported Property Crimes: 4,239
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 38.34
11. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Population: 561,743
- Reported Violent Crimes: 7,114
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 12.66
- Reported Property Crimes: 13,759
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 24.49
10. Beaumont
- Population: 110,898
- Reported Violent Crimes: 1,526
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 13.76
- Reported Property Crimes: 3,669
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 33.08
9. Lansing, Michigan
- Population: 112,567
- Reported Violent Crimes: 1,561
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 13.87
- Reported Property Crimes: 3,111
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 27.64
8. St. Louis, Missouri
- Population: 286,053
- Reported Violent Crimes: 4,026
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 14.07
- Reported Property Crimes: 17,833
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 62.34
7. Baltimore, Maryland
- Population: 570,546
- Reported Violent Crimes: 8,092
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 14.18
- Reported Property Crimes: 22,976
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 40.27
6. Kansas City, Missouri
- Population: 508,856
- Reported Violent Crimes: 7,245
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 14.24
- Reported Property Crimes: 24,896
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 48.93
5. Pueblo, Colorado
- Population: 112,618
- Reported Violent Crimes: 1,621
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 14.39
- Reported Property Crimes: 6,110
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 54.25
4. Cleveland, Ohio
- Population: 363,764
- Reported Violent Crimes: 5,766
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 15.85
- Reported Property Crimes: 16,521
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 45.42
3. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Population: 201,513
- Reported Violent Crimes: 3,658
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 18.15
- Reported Property Crimes: 10,987
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 54.52
2. Detroit, Michigan
- Population: 626,757
- Reported Violent Crimes: 12,565
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 20.05
- Reported Property Crimes: 28,958
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 46.20
1. Memphis, Tennessee
- Population: 624,944
- Reported Violent Crimes: 16,076
- Violent Crime Rate Per 1,000 citizens: 25.72
- Reported Property Crimes: 52,892
- Property Crimes Per 1,000 Citizens: 84.63
Where We Got Our Data
The data is from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program Rates. The violent crime rate refers to the number of violent crimes per 1,000 people.
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