7) Milwaukee, WI
Ranked seventh, Milwaukee experienced 9,201 violent crimes in 2016, and there were 15 crimes per 1,000 residents. The city of Milwaukee is famous for being the home of the Harley-Davidson Museum and for its beautiful views of Lake Michigan. While some parts of Milwaukee are safe, there are also a number of neighborhoods that you’ll want to avoid. One neighborhood you’ll want to steer clear of is Franklin Heights. AreaVibes gave this neighborhood a Livability ranking of 42, which means that it’s ‘Barely Livable.’ They also gave the neighborhood an ‘F’ for its crime ranking, and they say that you have a 1 in 12 chance of being a victim here. You’ll also want to avoid the Washington Park neighborhood when you’re in Milwaukee. AreaVibes gave this neighborhood a Livability ranking of 45, which is also ‘Barely Livable.’ The overall crime rate here is 194% higher than the national average.
