Monday 13 June 2011

Most Violent Cities in America

When you buy a place for your family in a new city, there are certain things that you should check out for; water facility, proper power supply, proper roads, good educational institutions for your kids, good work places and prospect of future development. Besides these you also need to check out for the crime rate of the city, specially if you are moving in with your family. That is more important than any of the other things mentioned above.

Imagine walking on the streets at night only to be pushed against the wall by some ruffians or held at gun point and then robbed off all your valuables and then being shot and left behind to suffer, or probably a murder or rape taking place in the city nearly every single day. Will you be able to stay in a city where you fear to walk on the streets or where you have to stay cooped up in your own house every night for the fear of being nabbed or threatened or worse..murdered? I guess not. Hence, it's important that you find out and carry out some research specially about the crime rate of any city before you shift in. The list of most violent cities in America will help you find out which cities you have to be aware of while shifting in with your family.

Top Ten Most Violent Cities in America

Violence is common is all the cities of the world; hence finding a place where there is zero violence is something quite impossible. The only thing that makes one city safe and the other violent is the rate of violence. Here are some of the most dangerous cities in America which will help you to learn whether the city you are shifting to or the city you are staying in, is safe or not.

Birmingham, Alabama
The city of Birmingham in Alabama occupies the 10th position in America's most dangerous cities. It is one of the highest crime cities in US. The city ranks 7th when it comes to the highest murder rate and 18th in violent crimes. According to several studies, it has a crime rate of 94 per one thousand residents. It is a city with one of the highest murder rates, when compared to the other cities in America. A beautiful city, but dangerous. The violent crimes often includes rapes, robbery and manslaughter.

Gary, Indiana
Although the city of Gary in Indiana is slowly making progress in reducing crime rates, it still remains to be one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. This city is known for it's dangerous murders compared to other criminal activities. Increase in the use of illegal drugs is one of the main reason for the rise in criminal activities.

Compton, California
Talking about the top 10 most violent cities in America, the next name that comes into our mind is Compton in America. This city is famous for it's gang violence, some of the famous gangs being the Bloods, the Latin Kings and some other famous drug dealers. Introduction of illegal drugs in this city is again the main reason for the increase in crime rate.

Oakland, California
Another city in United States of America to be listed as the most dangerous city is Oakland. This city is known for it's auto theft besides the usual criminal activities like murder and theft. This city has one of the highest crime rates in United States.

New Orleans, Louisiana
The city of New Orleans is another name that comes to our mind while talking about the worst cities in America when it comes to crime and violence. This city takes the first place when it comes to murder and it is not far behind in activities like robbery or theft or rape or car theft.

The next five cities that have been marked as the most violent cities in America are

    * Detroit, Michigan
    * St. Louis, Missouri
    * Richmond, California
    * Flint, Michigan
    * Camden, New Jersey

These were some of the most violent cities in America, cities where people are afraid to step out of their house at night, cities where people have to lock their doors all the time for fear of being robbed. If you are planning to shift to a city whose name has been mentioned in this list, then think again specially if you are shifting with your family. And if you are already staying in one of these cities, then you have to be careful.

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