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11 Most Dangerous Cities in the United States

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.

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