In this article, we will discuss the top 10 American cities that have the highest crime rates. A crime happens whenever a person either violates a law or performs any act that is a punishable offense under the law. Criminal instances are everywhere, in the most developed countries as well. But some places have them more than other areas of the country. Similarly, the US also has some areas that are backward in safety measures. A criminal is born mostly due to some economic and financial disadvantage, which makes it difficult not to go down the wrong path.

List of Top 10 cities in the US with the highest crime rates

1. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

If we are talking about the deadliest city with high crime rates, it is St. Louis. As per the survey reports of the FBI 2019, St. Louis topped the crime rates in the US, i.e., 2082 people out of 100,000 are affected by the crime rates. This metric is too high to even consider and poses a direct risk, especially for someone traveling for the first time in the US. The city is drenched in poverty and racial discrimination. This is considered the main reason for such a high rate of crimes in the city.

However, measures are taken into account by the local police. New technological advancements have helped in reducing the crime rate to some extent.

2. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

The city is a crucial port hub of the US. All the imports and exports of goods, such as cars and coal, happen here. This city is known as the setting of the well-known crime investigation series ‘The Wire’. To our surprise, the crimes of the series align with the actual situation in the city. The crime rates in the city are high (very high). 2027 out of 100,000 people are prone to becoming a victim of a criminal site. However, the mayor of 2021 has introduced several strategic decisions that have reduced the crime rates to some extent.

3. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

Detroit was a flourishing automobile and tourism industry. However, the US began to import automobiles for a long time which caused the industrial sector of Detroit to fall. The main impact it had on its citizens was that they migrated to cities for better opportunities, and those who didn’t do that became the prey of poverty. This led to a high crime rate in the city. According to the survey reports of 2019, 2057 people out of 100,000 became the prey of high criminal offenses in the city.

Moreover, the recent developments in the infrastructure, industries, and tourism has caused a poverty reduction, and thus, a reduction in the crime rates of the city.

4. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

Memphis is a city of music and culture. But unfortunately, the crime rates of this city will pop out your eyeballs. The city reported 400 murders in the year 2023. Yes, not only this, but it is one of the most poverty-stricken cities in the US. The government hasn’t taken many initiatives to reduce poverty or crime rates. Hopefully, they will take action on this issue soon.

5. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Kansas City is well known for its jazz music and the appearance on the screen as the home of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz movie. However, crime rates have been on a significant rise in recent times. 1724 out of 100,000 people are at the potential risk of surviving a criminal faceoff. The local police are connecting with neighboring cities to take action on the increasing crime rates including homicides.

6. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Milwaukee is a populated city in the US, famous for its cheese. However, there has been a decline in the population which has led the crime rates to increase significantly. 1597 out of 100,000 people are a risk of encountering a criminal offense. New building development projects may save the day in the city because they will increase the population level of the city.

7. CLEVELAND, OHIO

Cleveland is known for its heavy industries and the best healthcare facilities and hospitals. However, it has a crime rate of 1557 out of 100,000 people, which is critically above the acceptable crime level in the country. The main crime rate levels were boosted during the COVID-19 outbreak, which led to huge poverty. Actions are been taken to reduce the crime rates in the city.

8. STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

Stockton has a reputation in the country for its high crime rate. The city already has a scarce population with 1415 out of 100,000 people at risk of criminal encounters. It is one of the most unsafe cities in the US. However, anti-crime measures are taken to reduce the crime rates in the city.

9. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

Albuquerque is one of the most populated cities in New Mexico with a rising crime rate. There has been about a 19% increase in homicides in the city. 1369 out of 100,000 people become the victim of a criminal act. Technological advancements are helping the police in maintaining law and order in the city.

10. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Indianapolis is home to numerous museums and vast green expanses. However, the beauty has its thorns. The crime rate in this city is 1334 out of 100,000 people, who are going to bear the criminal site victimization. The officials are taking action to help the city reduce its crime level.