Two of the major problems in American society are crime and violence. Problems like medicine, unemployment lead to actions that pose a threat to the integrity of other people in the United States.

Some cities have been affected by the increase in violent crimes. According to the Property Club web portal, five cities in the United States stand above the rest when it comes to the danger levels. This according to the the total of so-called violent crimes in proportion to the number of inhabitants.

The 5 Most Dangerous Cities in the US

According to Property Club, these are the top 5 most dangerous cities in the United States:

Memphis, Tenn

Memphis will remain the most dangerous city in the United States for another year. In 2022, Memphis, with a population of 628,127, recorded a total of 15,318 incidents of violent crime, including 289 homicides.

Saint Louis, Missouri

In recent years, the number of shootings at educational centers in the United States has increased. In the image an archive document recording a group of police officers from St. Louis County (Missouri, USA). EFE/Tannen Maury
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Located in the state of Missouri, the city takes the highest murder rate in the world outside Mexico with 87.83 murders per 100,000 inhabitants.

Little Rock, Arkansas

Ricky Hampton, 25, was arrested on pending charges of aggravated assault with a weapon in eastern Arkansas, the U.S. Marshals Service said.

For 2021, Little Rock reported 3,141 cases of violent crime, compared to 2,960 cases so far this year. However, the 2022 total is higher than the five-year average, with the city reporting a 13% difference with 2,628 violent crimes.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Police officers cordoned off the area of ​​the confrontation in Luisana, United States. One person was killed and one person was injured, both were police officers.

Baton Rouge is one of the most dangerous cities in the country. According to City-Data, Baton Rouge, which collects and analyzes data from government and private sources, is more dangerous than 96.8% of US cities.

Oakland, California

OAKLAND, USA – Police have arrested several anti-Wall Street protesters.

Safety has been an issue in Oakland, especially as violent crimes have increased following the pandemic. The number of murders has increased by more than 50% in 2021, exceeding the 100 murder mark for the first time in ten years. (JO)