Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 13, 2024
In 2022, around 2,420.86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents were reported in Memphis, Tennessee. This made Memphis the most dangerous city in the United States. Four categories of violent crimes were used: murder and non-negligent manslaughter; forcible rape; robbery; and aggravated assault. Only cities with a population of at least 200,000 were considered.
Leading cities with the largest number of violent crimes per 100,000 residents in the United States in 2022
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City Dashboard: Gun Homicide| Characteristic | Crimes per 100,000 residents |
|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 2,420.86 |
| Detroit, MI | 2,027.9 |
| Little Rock, AR | 1,833.13 |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,613.68 |
| Tacoma, WA | 1,609.85 |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,553.07 |
| Oakland, CA | 1,521.1 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 1,508.52 |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,481.36 |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,472.45 |
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