Based on analyses from various sources, the following U.S. cities were identified as having the highest crime rates in 2024:
- Memphis, Tennessee: Reported an overall crime rate 237% higher than the national average, with 7,913 crimes per 100,000 people. News Site
- St. Louis, Missouri: Recorded a crime rate 234% above the national average, totaling 7,847 crimes per 100,000 residents. News Site
- Little Rock, Arkansas: Experienced a crime rate 209% higher than the national average, with 7,182 crimes per 100,000 residents. News Site
- Detroit, Michigan: Faced high violent crime rates driven by economic decline and poverty. OMD News
- Baltimore, Maryland: Struggled with high homicide rates due to drug-related violence and strained police-community trust. OMD News
- Oakland, California: Faced persistently high crime rates with gang violence and the drug trade as major issues. OMD News
- Cleveland, Ohio: Reported high rates of violent and drug-related crimes, driven by poverty and limited access to education. OMD News+1VICTORIOUS VICTORIA+1
- New Orleans, Louisiana: Struggled with high crime rates, worsened after Hurricane Katrina, with gangs and drugs being significant problems. OMD News
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Recorded a violent crime rate of 1,597 incidents per 100,000 residents, significantly exceeding the national average. KnowInsiders+1News Site+1
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Noted for a crime rate 196% higher than the national average, with 6,880 incidents per 100,000 residents. News Site
These rankings are based on reported crime rates and may vary depending on the source and methodology used.
The Memphis Times
https://memphistimes.org
Published: April 4, 2025, Friday, 04/04/2025, at 3:31PM.
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