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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Report: The most dangerous cities in the US
Advertisement The five most dangerous cities in the United States have been revealed, with a surprising Southern city named as number one. Memphis, Tennessee , has been ranked as America's most dangerous city in a report by US News and World Report, as its unemployment rate remains higher than average and household median incomes sit more than $26,000 below the national average. The report determined the city's danger levels based on 'each city's murder and property crime rates per 100,000 people' obtained through FBI crime reports. Memphis has a crime rate of 112.9 per one thousand residents in a typical year, according to Neighborhood Scout. The chances of becoming a victim of a crime in west Memphis neighborhoods is one in seven, and one in 40 in the southeast. The Memphis Police Department Chief C.J Davis said in a news conference in July that overall crime was down 20 percent year-to-date, WREG-TV reported. 'With six months left in 2025, I'm convinced we are on the right track,' Davis said at the time. FBI crime statistics have reported that violent crime has dropped nationwide over the last two years. Last year, it was reported to have fallen by 4.5 percent and property crime saw an 8.1 percent drop from the year before. Murder rates saw an 11.6 percent decrease in 2023, the largest single year drop on record, the FBI report stated. A recent poll, however, showed that 77 percent of Americans believe crime is on the rise. Following Memphis as the second most dangerous city is Oakland, California, which was recently called out by the president for its rampant crime. According to the City of Oakland, it has a crime rate of 135.68 per one thousand residents. Trump, while announcing the government's deployment of the National Guard to Washington DC, specifically named many major US cities for their criminal reputations. Oakland, according to Trump, is 'so far gone', yet the Oakland Police Department announced a 28 percent drop in crime in the first six months of 2025. In Oakland, police reported a double-digit decrease in reports of aggravated assaults, rapes and robberies, as well as fewer reports of certain property crimes, including a 46 percent decrease in auto thefts. According to the most recent data, the city saw 41 homicides this year compared to 54 last year, a 24 percent decrease. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee responded to the president with a blunt statement that said: 'President Trump is wrong.' Lee noted the city's falling crime rates and said Trump's remarks were 'not grounded in facts, but in fear mongering,' East Bay Times reported. 'This is not leadership - it's an attempt to score cheap political points by tearing down communities he doesn't understand,' Lee added. Officials fear that should Trump deploy the National Guard to the area, as he has announced for DC, that it would exacerbate already existing crime and incite protests across the state. Carl Chan, an Oakland Chinatown leader, told the East Bay Times that a takeover such as that would be 'disastrous' for the city. 'If they send the National Guard to take over, there will be tons of protests within the city,' Chan said. 'We don't want to go from one extreme to another.' Typically, the National Guard is used for extreme cases, such as natural disasters or in times of extreme protests or riots. Oakland officials have said the city's drop in crime is due to its violence-intervention strategy. Robberies saw a 41 percent decrease, reported burglaries were down 25 percent, and violent crime as a whole was down by 29 percent. 'Our work is far from done,' Lee said, the outlet reported. 'We're going to keep building on this progress with the same comprehensive approach that got us here.' The third most dangerous city ranked by the US News and World Report was St. Louis, Missouri. According to Neighborhood Scout, the city has a crime rate of 77.9 per one thousand residents. Earlier this year, the St Louis Police Department and Mayor Tishaura Jones also celebrated decreasing crime rates. From 2021 to 2024, murders fell from 202 to 150 and aggravated assaults decreased by 24 percent, property crime dropped by 11 percent and 'society' crimes such as drug violations decreased by 15 percent, the St. Louis Magazine reported. By March, the city saw a historic decrease in crime through January and February. The mayor's office said that the 2024 crime period was the fewest homicides in 11 years. St Louis saw a 36 percent decrease in burglaries, a 42 percent drop in auto thefts and a 53 percent decrease in shooting incidents, KMOV St. Louis reported. Jones said: 'One life affected by violent crime is one too many, which is why it is extremely encouraging to see the amount of violent crime continue to drastically drop in St. Louis. 'We have more work to do, but violent crime is on the retreat in St. Louis, and I am incredibly thankful to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the Circuit Attorney's Office, the Office of Violence Prevention, and all the community organizations and residents who do so much to make St. Louis safer.' Police Chief Robert Tracy said homicides were down by 50 percent compared to the same time as last year, which more than 90 percent a result of gun violence. 'Too many people carrying firearms, poor conflict resolution skills and they're known to each other,' Tracy said. 'We continue the strategies to see what works and when it works we continue to do it. If it doesn't, finding out where it's going wrong and readjust. You have to do that with community engagement and technology. When you bring that together you start to see some of the success we're having.' The next spot was grabbed by Baltimore, Maryland, as the fourth most dangerous city in the United States. Baltimore, which also took a personal call out by the president over crime rates, has reportedly had a steady drop in homicide rates since 2021, falling from 344 to 200 last year. It has a crime rate of 58.77 per one thousand residents, Neighborhood Scout said. This year, the city has tracked only 84 killings so far, the Baltimore Banner reported. Baltimore, however, is also struggling economically. Its house values sit $159,823 below the national average of $370,489, according to the US News and World Report rankings. The job market has equally struggled with its unemployment rate matching the national average of 4.5 percent. The median household income, however, sits more than $21,000 below the national average of $79,466. Lastly, fifth place was taken by Detroit, Michigan, a city largely renowned for its crime and one that was also targeted by the president. According to Neighborhood Scout, the city has a 1 in 15 chance of becoming a victim of either a violent or property crime and a crime rate of 66.34 per one thousand
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Most dangerous US cities to live as job market remains grim and housing falters under economic woes
The five most dangerous cities in the United States have been revealed, with a surprising Southern city named as number one. Memphis, Tennessee, has been ranked as America's most dangerous city in a report by US News and World Report, as its unemployment rate remains higher than average and household median incomes sit more than $26,000 below the national average. The report determined the city's danger levels based on 'each city's murder and property crime rates per 100,000 people' obtained through FBI crime reports. Memphis has a crime rate of 112.9 per one thousand residents in a typical year, according to Neighborhood Scout. The chances of becoming a victim of a crime in west Memphis neighborhoods is one in seven, and one in 40 in the southeast. The Memphis Police Department Chief C.J Davis said in a news conference in July that overall crime was down 20 percent year-to-date, WREG-TV reported. 'With six months left in 2025, I'm convinced we are on the right track,' Davis said at the time. FBI crime statistics have reported that violent crime has dropped nationwide over the last two years. The five most dangerous cities in the United States have been revealed, as Memphis, Tennessee is ranked as the most dangerous in the country. File photo taken at the scene of the shooting of pastor Clemmie Livingston last year. He was hit in the jaw by a bullet after a carjacking Last year, it was reported to have fallen by 4.5 percent and property crime saw an 8.1 percent drop from the year before. Murder rates saw an 11.6 percent decrease in 2023, the largest single year drop on record, the FBI report stated. A recent poll, however, showed that 77 percent of Americans believe crime is on the rise. Following Memphis as the second most dangerous city is Oakland, California, which was recently called out by the president for its rampant crime. According to the City of Oakland, it has a crime rate of 135.68 per one thousand residents. Trump, while announcing the government's deployment of the National Guard to Washington DC, specifically named many major US cities for their criminal reputations. Oakland, according to Trump, is 'so far gone', yet the Oakland Police Department announced a 28 percent drop in crime in the first six months of 2025. In Oakland, police reported a double-digit decrease in reports of aggravated assaults, rapes and robberies, as well as fewer reports of certain property crimes, including a 46 percent decrease in auto thefts. According to the most recent data, the city saw 41 homicides this year compared to 54 last year, a 24 percent decrease. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee responded to the president with a blunt statement that said: 'President Trump is wrong.' Lee noted the city's falling crime rates and said Trump's remarks were 'not grounded in facts, but in fear mongering,' East Bay Times reported. 'This is not leadership - it's an attempt to score cheap political points by tearing down communities he doesn't understand,' Lee added. Officials fear that should Trump deploy the National Guard to the area, as he has announced for DC, that it would exacerbate already existing crime and incite protests across the state. Carl Chan, an Oakland Chinatown leader, told the East Bay Times that a takeover such as that would be 'disastrous' for the city. 'If they send the National Guard to take over, there will be tons of protests within the city,' Chan said. 'We don't want to go from one extreme to another.' Typically, the National Guard is used for extreme cases, such as natural disasters or in times of extreme protests or riots. Oakland officials have said the city's drop in crime is due to its violence-intervention strategy. Robberies saw a 41 percent decrease, reported burglaries were down 25 percent, and violent crime as a whole was down by 29 percent. 'Our work is far from done,' Lee said, the outlet reported. 'We're going to keep building on this progress with the same comprehensive approach that got us here.' The third most dangerous city ranked by the US News and World Report was St. Louis, Missouri. According to Neighborhood Scout, the city has a crime rate of 77.9 per one thousand residents. Earlier this year, the St Louis Police Department and Mayor Tishaura Jones also celebrated decreasing crime rates. From 2021 to 2024, murders fell from 202 to 150 and aggravated assaults decreased by 24 percent, property crime dropped by 11 percent and 'society' crimes such as drug violations decreased by 15 percent, the St. Louis Magazine reported. By March, the city saw a historic decrease in crime through January and February. The mayor's office said that the 2024 crime period was the fewest homicides in 11 years. St Louis saw a 36 percent decrease in burglaries, a 42 percent drop in auto thefts and a 53 percent decrease in shooting incidents, KMOV St. Louis reported. Jones said: 'One life affected by violent crime is one too many, which is why it is extremely encouraging to see the amount of violent crime continue to drastically drop in St. Louis. 'We have more work to do, but violent crime is on the retreat in St. Louis, and I am incredibly thankful to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the Circuit Attorney's Office, the Office of Violence Prevention, and all the community organizations and residents who do so much to make St. Louis safer.' Police Chief Robert Tracy said homicides were down by 50 percent compared to the same time as last year, which more than 90 percent a result of gun violence. 'Too many people carrying firearms, poor conflict resolution skills and they're known to each other,' Tracy said. 'We continue the strategies to see what works and when it works we continue to do it. If it doesn't, finding out where it's going wrong and readjust. You have to do that with community engagement and technology. When you bring that together you start to see some of the success we're having.' The next spot was grabbed by Baltimore, Maryland, as the fourth most dangerous city in the United States. Baltimore, which also took a personal call out by the president over crime rates, has reportedly had a steady drop in homicide rates since 2021, falling from 344 to 200 last year. It has a crime rate of 58.77 per one thousand residents, Neighborhood Scout said. This year, the city has tracked only 84 killings so far, the Baltimore Banner reported. Baltimore, however, is also struggling economically. Its house values sit $159,823 below the national average of $370,489, according to the US News and World Report rankings. The job market has equally struggled with its unemployment rate matching the national average of 4.5 percent. The median household income, however, sits more than $21,000 below the national average of $79,466. Lastly, fifth place was taken by Detroit, Michigan, a city largely renowned for its crime and one that was also targeted by the president. According to Neighborhood Scout, the city has a 1 in 15 chance of becoming a victim of either a violent or property crime and a crime rate of 66.34 per one thousand residents. Trump declared in October that anyone in the city wouldn't be able to 'walk across the street to get a loaf of bread' because you would 'get shot, you get mugged, you get raped'. However, Detroit Police Chief James White told NBC News: 'That's simply not true. I invite him to walk the streets of Detroit, and I'd be more than happy to do that with him and show him how Detroit is performing.' In 2024, Detroit recorded 252 homicides which has been the lowest number since 1966. Non-fatal shootings dropped by 18 percent in 2023 and car-jackings decreased by a third.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Map Shows US Cities Where Homicide Rates Are Highest
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump has said multiple cities could face federal action to deal with their violent crime, after he declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C. Newsweek has produced a map showing homicide rates in cities across the country. Baltimore and Chicago—both mentioned by Trump as possible targets—feature in the map as cities with the second and tenth highest homicide rates respectively, while Washington D.C. comes in at 19th. The data, compiled by the civil rights group Freedom for All Americans, does not present a complete and current nationwide picture, as not all cities have compiled complete figures for 2024. Why It Matters Homicide rates shape policy debates over policing, federal intervention and community investment, especially when presidential action and local officials clash over the meaning of the numbers. Crime levels in cities are making headlines in the wake of Trump's concerns about Washington, D.C. on Monday, when he invoked emergency powers to place the city's police department under federal control and deploy around 800 National Guard troops. What To Know The 10 cities with the highest homicide rates, according to Freedom for All Americans' 2024 data, are: St. Louis, Missouri (69.4 per 100,000 people) Baltimore, Maryland (51.1 per 100,000 people) New Orleans, Louisiana (40.6 per 100,000 people) Detroit, Michigan (39.7 per 100,000 people) Cleveland, Ohio (33.7 per 100,000 people) Las Vegas, Nevada (31.4 per 100,000 people) Kansas City, Missouri (31.2 per 100,000 people) Memphis, Tennessee (27.1 per 100,000 people) Newark, New Jersey (25.6 per 100,000 people) Chicago, Illinois (24.0 per 100,000 people) The group compiled is data from multiple sources, including AreaVibes, NeighborhoodScout, city police reports and public safety databases. Newsweek has contacted mayors' offices' for Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, New Orleans, Detroit and Cleveland, via email, for comment. Washington D.C. comes in at 19th, with a murder rate of 17.0 per 100,000 people. Violent crime in the capital hit a 30-year low in 2024, the district's U.S. Attorney Office said in January, citing police data. District Council member Charles Allen and District Attorney General Brian Schwalb both cited this statistic in their criticism of the president's federal intervention in the capital, with Allen calling Trump's actions a "dangerous abuse of power." Mike A. Males, a senior researcher at the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice in San Francisco, told Newsweek that urban crime was down across the country. "D.C. has a high rate because it is the only district wholly comprised of a city, but trends for all states mostly are down," he said. Analystsat the Council on Criminal Justice reported year-end 2024 declines in homicides across a set of 40 cities, noting a 16 percent drop in homicides overall. What People Are Saying Trump suggested other cities may face similar federal action to Washington, telling a press conference on Monday: "We have other cities also that are bad. Very bad. You look at Chicago, how bad it is. You look at Los Angeles, how bad it is. We have other cities that are very bad. New York has a problem. And then you have, of course, Baltimore and Oakland. We don't even mention that anymore there." "They're so far gone. We're not going to let it happen. We're not going to lose our cities over this." Washington D.C. District Attorney General Brian Schwalb responded to Trump's move in a post on X: "The Administration's actions are unprecedented, unnecessary, and unlawful. "There is no crime emergency in the District of Columbia. Violent crime in DC reached historic 30-year lows last year, and is down another 26% so far this year. "We are considering all of our options and will do what is necessary to protect the rights and safety of District residents." The Administration's actions are unprecedented, unnecessary, and unlawful. There is no crime emergency in the District of Columbia. Violent crime in DC reached historic 30-year lows last year, and is down another 26% so far this year. We are considering all of our options and… — AG Brian Schwalb (@DCAttorneyGen) August 11, 2025 What Happens Next Some jurisdictions reported declines in homicide in 2024 and early 2025, but national and local trends vary by city and by the data source used. The Council on Criminal Justice and the FBI have both signaled overall declines in violent crime through 2024. Monitoring will continue to see if this pattern continues.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
This metro Phoenix city is the best place in the US to raise a family, study shows
Scottsdale was named the best city in the nation to raise a family in a new study by home improvement brand and television show "This Old House." The study ranked 149 of the largest cities in the U.S. to determine which are the best for families based on 13 metrics, including school district ratings, crime rates, the share of parks and libraries, child care options and the variety of activities for kids, among other factors Scottsdale took the top spot for families in the study, primarily because of its education options and community environment. Three more Arizona cities — Gilbert, Chandler and Tempe — also fell into the top 15 cities on the list. Here's why these Arizona cities ranked so high, along with a roundup of the cities that offer the best environment for families. These are the top 15 cities to raise a family, according to This Old House. Scottsdale Overland Park, Kansas Aurora, Illinois Boise, Idaho Madison, Wisconsin Gilbert Brownsville, Texas Chandler Arlington, Virginia Cary, North Carolina Glendale, California Laredo, Texas Ontario, California Jersey City, New Jersey Tempe High praise: This northern Arizona town was named most charming small town in the state by HGTV Scottsdale overperformed in the education, safety and community amenities categories, offering a well-rounded community with something for everyone, according to This Old House's findings. Scottsdale's school district ratings from NeighborhoodScout, an online database that uses data from various state and federal sources for neighborhood analytics, is 9 out of 10, making it one of only 13 cities in the study to achieve that school district score or higher. Besides its good education options, here are some other reasons Scottsdale made it to the top of the list: Scottsdale boasts a low crime rate of 21.91 per 1,000 residents, well below the national average of 23.35 per 1,000 residents. The city ranked second in the number of kids' activities (2.81 per 1,000 residents) and fourth in libraries (0.14 per 1,000 residents) among the cities studied. The city has 6.65 primary care providers per 1,000 residents — the highest among the top five cities analyzed. There are 5.34 child care providers per 1,000 residents below the age of 5 in the city. Scottsdale did not fall behind in outdoor recreation amenities, with 0.37 parks per 1,000 residents, while activities for kids abound, with the Arizona's flat income tax rate of 2.5%, combined with a $100 tax credit per dependent under the age of 17, offers financial relief for families. While Scottsdale is not the most affordable city, with a cost of living of about 3.7% above the national average, Scottsdale still made it to the top due to the quality of life that it offers. Not far behind Scottsdale, Gilbert also ranked as one of the top cities for families in This Old House's ranking. At No. 6, Gilbert has its own appeal for families. The city shares Scottsdale's nearly perfect school district rating, provides similar tax relief and even boasts a significantly lower crime rate than Scottsdale, at just 11.41 per 1,000 residents compared with Scottsdale's 21.91. Gilbert fell slightly behind Scottsdale for family-friendly amenities and activities, but it still outperformed most cities in the study. The other two Arizona cities in the top 15, Chandler and Tempe, performed best in similar categories. They have good school district ratings, a fair share of primary care and child care providers, a good number of libraries and a wide variety of activities for kids. Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Peoria all ranked significantly lower on the list but still reached the top half. The only Arizona city that fell into the bottom half of the list was Tucson due to a low school district rating of 3/10, few activities for kids available and a relatively high crime rate. Here's a roundup of where these cities landed on the ranking. No. 1: Scottsdale No. 6: Gilbert No. 8: Chandler No. 15: Tempe No. 36: Phoenix No. 55: Mesa No. 66: Glendale No. 69: Peoria No. 77: Tucson Valley news: This Arizona city was named the safest place to retire in the US. Here's where This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona city named the best place in the US to raise a family
