9 Most Dangerous Cities in the US

'Home is a safe haven', that's what most of us think! But is your neighborhood as safe as you think it to be? The number of violent activities taking place across the world is rapidly increasing and the top cities of the US is not an exception.

*Cities are listed based on the violent activities.

Detroit, Michigan

With the steepest population decrease in the past, the once prosperous city is now known for its high unemployment rate and poverty rates, which are the main reasons behind the increased crime rate. Most of the crimes occur between street gangs or individuals known to each other! The place is safe for tourists as most of the crimes occur in shady areas.

Memphis, Tennessee

Topping the list of most dangerous cities in the southern part of the US, Memphis' identity of being a barbeque hub and haven for blues music fans is being challenged by the 'dangerous city' tag! It is the city with most firearm-related violent activities in the recent past.

Birmingham, Alabama

Despite being a banking hub in the United States alongside being the most populous city in Alabama, Birmingham has an alarming crime rate.

Baltimore, Maryland

The infamous episode of the passing of Freddie Gray has caused a spike in the city's crime rate! The robbery rate in the city also reported the highest in the country!

Flint, Michigan

The increasing number of robbery and other crime in the city is a result of the increasing poverty rates. However, from topping the list of the most dangerous cities in the US to slipping to the fifth spot, the city's laws have enforced some positive changes. But the city continues to be one of the most dangerous cities for women!

St. Louis, Missouri

Low employment rates have led to St. Louis becoming infamous capital in the country! With increasing crime, this economic hub needs a major revamp in its firearm laws to curb the situation. If the crime rates keep on growing at the current pace,  it will be the worst figures in about half a century by the end of 2020!

Danville, Illinois

Titled to be one of the worst cities to raise kids, the city of Danville has seen a rise in the robbery and aggravated assault cases in the recent past. Due to the poor economic conditions, poor public school system and one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, the city's crime rates have risen!

Saginaw, Michigan

High unemployment rates and poor economic conditions have led to Saginaw becoming a dangerous city! However, the crime scene did improve since 2017 when the city was ranked #6 owing to its crime rate. Robbery remains one of the major concerns for the law-enforcing authorities!

Wilmington, Delaware

The crime scene in Wilmington is improving with a 3 percent decline from the 2018 crime rate across all violent activities! Though there are still a lot of firearm-related crimes taking place across the city, there is a steady decline in violence. Robbery remains a concern area for the authorities.