9) Stockton, CA
This Central Valley city experienced 4,381 violent crimes in 2016, and there were 14 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Neighborhood Scout gave Stockton a crime index of 4, which means it’s only safer than 4% of U.S. cities. They also say that Stockton has 274 crimes per square mile, which is much higher than the California average of 90. Visitors usually stick to the Downtown Stockton area, which has a variety of local restaurants and the three-story Haggin Art Museum. If you decide to visit Stockton, be sure to avoid the Park neighborhood. AreaVibes gave this neighborhood a very low Livability ranking of 39. The overall crime rate in Park is 139% higher than the national average. You’ll also want to avoid the Seaport neighborhood. This neighborhood has a Livability ranking of 42, and the total crime rate is 59% higher than the rest of Stockton.
