Although the world seems like an increasingly dangerous place abroad, with the rise of ISIS and widespread collapse of regimes, violent crime in the U.S. has continued its decline. While the U.S. is getting safer overall, high rates of crime continue to torment sections of the country, impacting people’s life decisions regarding housing, schooling, and travel.
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 856.4
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 270
#29. Barnwell County, SC
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 866.0
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 193
#28. Anchorage Municipality, AK
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 873.6
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 2,605
#27. Madison County, TN
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 885.5
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 871
#26. Dillingham Census Area, AK
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 887.8
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 44
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 898.3
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 687
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 925.9
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 1,224
#23. Dallam County, TX
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 934.3
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 65
#22. Carter County, OK
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 938.1
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 453
#21. Mississippi County, AR
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 945.2
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 429
#20. Wayne County, MI
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 945.4
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 16,924
#19. Jefferson County, FL
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 962.7
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 138
#18. Iberville Parish, LA
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 970.8
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 324
#17. Milwaukee County, WI
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 997.1
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 9,506
#16. Jackson County, MO
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,004.8
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 6,814
#15. Pulaski County, AR
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,008.9
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 3,922
#14. Haywood County, TN
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,016.9
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 187
#13. Orleans Parish, LA
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,023.1
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 3,770
#12. Philadelphia County, PA
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,029.5
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 15,925
#11. Crittenden County, AR
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,058.4
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 531
#10. Rock County, MN
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,105.7
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 106
#9. Scott County, MO
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,119.1
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 438
#8. Davidson County, TN
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,122.9
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 7,277
#7. Potter County, TX
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,126.6
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 1,375
#6. Marion County, IN
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,178.2
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 10,832
#5. Washington County, D.C.
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,232.4
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 7,810
#4. Shelby County, TN
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,314.2
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 12,303
#3. Baltimore City, MD
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,341.2
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 8,346
#2. Alexander County, IL
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,355.3
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 106
#1. St. Louis City, MO
Violent Crimes per 100K People: 1,677.9
Number of Violent Crimes Reported: 5,348