Forbes Magazine, using the FBI uniform crime report from 2010 has rated the most dangerous cities in the United States. They looked at cities with over 200,000 people for there report. There ratings were based on the number of violent crimes per 100,000 people.
The crimes included in there ratings were murder, non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault. They use the term forcible rape so statutory rape is not included in their statistics. The term non-negligent manslaughter is used so vehicular accidents and other accidents where manslaughter is charged are not included.
Number 5 on the list of most dangerous cities is Anchorage, Alaska. Forbes in it’s report contends that a high incidence of forcible rape and heavy methamphetamine use are major contributing factors. Anchorage has 813 violent crimes per 100,000 people
Flint, Michigan is the 4th most dangerous city in the U.S. according to Forbes, with 827 violent crimes per 100,000 people. The poor local economy and high unemployment rate are cited as Flints’ major problems.
Springfield, Illinois is 3rd on the list and a major reason may be the age of there population, with 66% of Springfield’s residents under the age of 44. Springfield has 855 violent crimes per 100,000 people.
Memphis, Tennessee comes in at number 2 with 1006 violent crimes per 100,000 people. 19% of Memphis residents are below the poverty line which is the worst in the U.S.
Forbes magazine lists Detroit, Michigan as the most dangerous city in America with 1111 violent crimes per 100,000 people. The huge population loss is a major reason, according to Forbes.
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