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 youâll want to avoid. One neighborhood youâll want to steer clear of is Franklin Heights. AreaVibes gave this neighborhood a Livability ranking of 42, which means that itâs âBarely Livable.â They also gave the neighborhood an âFâ for its crime ranking, and they say that you have a 1 in 12 chance of being a victim here. Youâll also want to avoid the Washington Park neighborhood when youâre in Milwaukee. AreaVibes gave this neighborhood a Livability ranking of 45, which is also âBarely Livable.â The overall crime rate here is 194% higher than the national average.