11 Most Dangerous Cities in the United States

1) Detroit, MI
The city of Detroit experienced 13,705 violent crimes in 2016. In total, there were 20 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Detroit has been experiencing revitalization in recent years, and many new homes and developments are being built to entice new residents. However, many areas of Detroit are still dangerous to visit. One of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Detroit is Lyndon Street / W Outer Drive. In this neighborhood, there are 60 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. W. Chicago / Livernois Avenue is also very dangerous. In this area, there are 149 crimes per 1,000 residents, and there’s a 1 in 7 chance of becoming a victim of a crime. While Downtown Detroit is becoming more and more revitalized, these neighborhoods are continuing to struggle. Because of this, the FBI ranked Detroit as the most dangerous city in the US.

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