The 10 most dangerous cities in America revealedBy Adriana Diaz
Published Sep. 9, 2023
A new study has revealed the most dangerous cities in America– and no, New York is not one of them.
Although it’s no secret that crime has spiked drastically in the Big Apple in recent years, our humble hometown was luckily left off this notorious list.
Security Gauge, a crime risk assessment platform, collated data on violent crimes (homicide, rape, armed robbery and aggravated assault) from 18,000 law enforcement agencies in cities and towns across the US with at least 25,000 residents.
And, according to the stats, Bessemer, Alabama is currently the most dangerous place in the country.
The area reports a whopping 33.18 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, according to Daily Mail, which obtained the study.
Bessemer has recently experienced a spike in physical violence, property crime and motor vehicle theft, which was responsible for its rise to the top spot.
The Alabama area replaced Monroe, Louisiana, which was previously named by Security Gauge as the most dangerous place in America.
In the new listing, that southern city came in second spot.
It has one of the highest murder rates in the United States, according to an analysis of reports to the FBI.
Meanwhile, Memphis, Tennessee, and Saginaw, Michigan, tied as the third most dangerous cities in the country.
Both reported a violent crime rate of 25.1 per 1,000 residents.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/09/09/the-10-most-dangerous-cities-in-america-revealed/
