States with the most and least violent crime?

[Idaho45guy]

Very interesting results. I was completely surprised at some of the results. Not so much that Idaho has one of the lowest.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/crime-rate-by-state

States with the Lowest Crime Rates

Maine has the lowest crime rate of 1,360.72 incidents per 100,000 people. In 2018, the total number of crimes reported in Maine dropped for the seventh straight year. Since 2009, the total number of reported crimes has fallen by more than 40%. Law enforcement credits the community for working closely with them to achieve this.

New Hampshire has the second-lowest crime rate in the United States of 1,361.76 incidents per 100,000. New Hampshire's safest cities boast crime rates that are less than 100 incidents per 100,000 people. New Hampshire, however, does have a higher-than-average reported rape rate of 49.4 per 100,000 people. Researchers are not sure whether this reflects a culture of sexual assault or a culture of accurate reporting.

Idaho has a crime rate of 1,443.32 per 100,000 people, making it the state with the third-lowest crime rate. Some of Idaho's safest cities are Rexburg, Hailey, and Middleton. According to Safewise, about 2% of Idaho residents reported a personal experience with violent crime in the past year, 10 points below the national average. Aggravated assault is the most common violent crime in Idaho.

Massachusetts has the fourth-lowest crime rate in the U.S. at 1,507.36 incidents per 100,000. Massachusetts's property crime rate of about 1,260 per 100,000 is significantly lower than the national average of 2,200. About 39% of participants in the state's Safewise survey reported worrying about crime daily, down from 55% in 2019. Hopkinton is the safest city in Massachusetts, reporting only 170 crimes per 100,000 people in 2020.


New Jersey's crime rate of 1,542.55 is the fifth-lowest nationwide. New Jersey's violent crime rate falls year over year and currently sits around 210 incidents per 100,000 people. In 2019, 30 New Jersey cities made it onto Safewise's 100 Safest Cities in America list, including Bergenfield, Bernards Township, and Monroe Township.

States with the Highest Crime Rates

The District of Columbia has the highest crime rate in the United States of 5,416.09 incidents per 100,000 people. Violent crime in D.C. averages more than twice the average rate. In 2018, the violent crime rate was 995.9 per 100,000, while the national average was 368.9 per 100,000. While overall crime is decreasing in D.C., the murder rate is going up. From 2019 to 2020, homicides increased by 18%, while overall crime decreased by 19%.

New Mexico has the second-highest crime rate of 3,944.96 incidents per 100,000 residents, more than twice the national average. New Mexico also had one of the highest property crime rates in 2018 of 3,420 incidents per 100,000 people. Albuquerque, which is home to more than a quarter of the state's population, reported slight decreases in both violent and property crime.

Alaska has the third-highest crime rate in the United States of 3,777.89 crimes per 100,000 people. The state's rate of sexual assault is 161.6 incidents per 100,000 people, nearly four times the national rate. The most common violent crime reported in Alaska is aggravated assault, followed by rape. Property crime, however, makes up about 79% of crime in Alaska, and violent crime makes up about 21%.

Louisiana's crime rate of 3,711.29 per 100,000 is the fourth-highest in the country. In 2019, Lousiana experienced the highest per capita murder rate for the 31st consecutive year of 11.7 per 100,000 people. Between 1989 and 2014, Louisiana experienced 13.7 murders per 100,000 people. The most dangerous cities in Louisiana are Hammond, Opelousas, and Alexandria. Alexandria's violent crime rate is 1,454 per 100,000 people.

South Carolina has a crime rate of 3,451.58 per 100,000.

Here are the 10 states with the highest homicide rates:

Louisiana (12.4 per 100,000 people)
Missouri (9.8 per 100,000 people)
Nevada (9.1 per 100,000 people)
Maryland (9 per 100,000 people)
Arkansas (8.6 per 100,000 people)
Alaska (8.4 per 100,000 people)
Alabama (8.3 per 100,000 people)
Mississippi (8.2 per 100,000 people)
Illinois (7.8 per 100,000 people)
South Carolina (7.8 per 100,000 people)

[curdog]

I just got back from a funeral in Alexandria La. and at the funeral home they had a city police car posted to watch the cars in the parking lot. I asked inside the funeral home why the police was parked outside? They said that the cars would get broken into if he wasnt there.......................Curdog

[Thumbcocker]

Hmmmm

[mrmachinist]

That doesn’t surprise me about Louisiana. All those towns are crap holes along with, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport.

Lafayette and lake Charles are decent.


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[hoodat]

Seems like there are a lot of variables that might taint the record for an entire state. For instance, one or two really "bad assed" cities could spike the statistics for a state that is otherwise peaceful and law abiding.

These days, I'm getting pretty skeptical of many "statistics". It's not that they're necessarily wrong, but they don't always paint the right picture. jd

[jakharath]

I was surprised that Illinois was that far down the list.

[Omega]

Very misleading, while the State as a whole may enjoy these low crime rates, their cities not so much:
America’s Top 20 Cities for Crime, and What Party Runs Them (https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/06/24/americas-top-20-cities-for-crime-and-what-party-runs-them)

Here is the Neighborhood Scout ranking of the most crime-ridden cities and their mayors.

1. Detroit
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 20.0

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 50

Mayor: Michael Edward Duggan, Democrat

2. Memphis, Tennessee
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 19.5

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 51

Mayor: Jim Strickland, Democrat

3. Birmingham, Alabama
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 19.3

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 52

Mayor: Randall Woodfin, Democrat

4. Baltimore
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.5

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 54

Mayor: Jack Young, Democrat

5. Flint, Michigan
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.3

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 55

Mayor: Sheldon Neely, Democrat

6. St. Louis
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.2

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 55

Mayor: Lyda Krewson, Democrat

7. Danville, Illinois
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.0

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 55

Mayor: Ricky Williams Jr. (nonpartisan election)

8. Saginaw, Michigan
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.7

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 60

Mayor: Floyd Kloc (nonpartisan election)

9. Wilmington, Delaware
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.3

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 61

Mayor: Mike Purzycki, Democrat

10. Camden, New Jersey
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.2

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 62

Mayor: Francisco Moran, Democrat

11. Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 16.0

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 62

Mayor: Shirley Washington, Democrat

12. Kansas City, Missouri
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.9

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 63

Mayor: Quinton Lucas, Democrat

13. San Bernardino, California
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 15.3

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 65

Mayor: John Valdivia, Democrat

14. Alexandria, Louisiana
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 14.6

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 68

Mayor: Jeffrey Hall, Democrat

15. Little Rock, Arkansas
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 14.6

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 68

Mayor: Frank Scott Jr., Democrat

16. Cleveland
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 14.5

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 69

Mayor: Frank Jackson, Democrat

17. Milwaukee
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 14.3

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 70

Mayor: Tom Barrett, Democrat

18. Stockton, California
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 14.2

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 70

Mayor: Michael Tubbs, Democrat

19. Monroe, Louisiana
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 14.1

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 71

Mayor: James Earl Mayo, Democrat

20. Chester, Pennsylvania
Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 14.0

Odds of being a victim: 1 in 71

Mayor: Thaddeus Kirkland, Democrat

[scattershot]

In the statistics above, black population seems to play a significant role, too. Just sayin’.

[bakerjw]

Memphis is the reason for Tennessee. Although redneck good ole boys are also an issue.

Just like for gun related crime stats. Take out the big cities and there is a different picture completely.

[gwpercle]

At least Louisiana is number one in something .
Our govenor ... John B. Edwards is guess what ... a Democrat ...
I bet he's proud of the job he's doing ! Yes sir ... Number One in killings , that's the ticket !
Gary

[MUSTANG]

At least Louisiana is number one in something .
Our govenor ... John B. Edwards is guess what ... a Democrat ...
I bet he's proud of the job he's doing ! Yes sir ... Number One in killings , that's the ticket !
Gary

Louisiana has been known for it's high level of "Killings" since the days of Jim Bowie until he migrated to Texas.

[Wayne Smith]

Heard an interesting statistic on the news lately, violent crime and specifically shootings have gone up in all the surrounding cities - but in Virginia Beach they have gone down. Local policing makes a huge difference too.

[richhodg66]

Surpised to see S.C. with the same rate of violence as Illinois. The town I grew up in is a dump and the state has its bad parts, but for the most part, it's a pretty nice place.

[trebor44]

Idaho has a very 'selective' reporting system for criminal activity. The stats are meaningless. Pet doors make for easy access to your house, and we have lots of 'drive threw' activity from out of staters! While they aren't stealing the wheels off your vehicle at the trailhead, they do steal the coolers in the campground for the deer they poached! Just because it didn't make the 'news' (not puppy dog/kitten story) doesn't mean it did not happen!

[memtb]

It’s great to see my “home state” in the #1 position.....NOT!

I wish my family could/would leave that cesspool! To date, I’ve lost 5 friends to murder in my lifetime! 4 were senior citizens, one a seminary student (was to be a minister), none living a questionable lifestyle.....other than where they lived! memtb

[Idaho45guy]

Idaho has a very 'selective' reporting system for criminal activity. The stats are meaningless. Pet doors make for easy access to your house, and we have lots of 'drive threw' activity from out of staters! While they aren't stealing the wheels off your vehicle at the trailhead, they do steal the coolers in the campground for the deer they poached! Just because it didn't make the 'news' (not puppy dog/kitten story) doesn't mean it did not happen!

So, you're saying that every police department in Idaho is intentionally lying about the number of crimes being committed in their community?

Please back up that assertion with proof.

[DougGuy]

If I watch the local network news every day, there are multiple shootings in nearby cities. Two cities are named most often, and out of a month's worth of shootings, there MIGHT be one done by a white guy and maybe one done by a hispanic. Maybe. This is EVERY month the same ratio. Sometimes it goes 2 or 3 months without a shooting done by a white male.

The majority of the shooters are under the legal age to buy or own a handgun. Many of those are convicted felons already. There are multiple laws against guns getting in the wrong hands, the laws are redundant and overlapping, yet they have absolutely NO effect on these criminals. There might as well be ZERO gun laws for all the good (or not) that they do.

People and agencies can claim this kind of reporting is racist, but you know, how do you come up with a different answer for 2 + 2 = 4? People of color who are pointing the fingers and claiming racist just won't admit the truth. The truth is, the numbers don't lie. The reporting isn't biased, these cities don't have a gun problem like they say they do, they have a race problem. A "thug" culture problem.

A society that will march and proudly carry BLM banners and other rhetorical slogans, yet steadfastly turn a blind eye to the root cause of the shootings and they will NOT admit what that root cause really is, much less address it, that society seems to be okay with that 900lb gorilla over in the corner with the menacing eyes.

[gwpercle]

Seems like there are a lot of variables that might taint the record for an entire state. For instance, one or two really "bad assed" cities could spike the statistics for a state that is otherwise peaceful and law abiding.

These days, I'm getting pretty skeptical of many "statistics". It's not that they're necessarily wrong, but they don't always paint the right picture. jd

Truer words were never spoken .... Statistics and numbers can be skewed like you wouldn't believe .
I've seen the number skewing and statistc juggling go on first hand .
Do you notice Louisiana is working on passing a law the Dem's don't want citizens to have ...letting us conceal carry ...without a required permit ... Notice what state is shown as #1 in getting killed by gunshot ...I ain't buying it buddy ...no way ...no how ... FAKE NEWS by the left !
I live in Baton Rouge Louisiana and can tell you what it's like ... and what it's not like .
The left are lying to you ...but I'm not falling for their lies ... I see whats going on around here .
Gary

[gwpercle]

If I watch the local network news every day, there are multiple shootings in nearby cities. Two cities are named most often, and out of a month's worth of shootings, there MIGHT be one done by a white guy and maybe one done by a hispanic. Maybe. This is EVERY month the same ratio. Sometimes it goes 2 or 3 months without a shooting done by a white male.

The majority of the shooters are under the legal age to buy or own a handgun. Many of those are convicted felons already. There are multiple laws against guns getting in the wrong hands, the laws are redundant and overlapping, yet they have absolutely NO effect on these criminals. There might as well be ZERO gun laws for all the good (or not) that they do.

People and agencies can claim this kind of reporting is racist, but you know, how do you come up with a different answer for 2 + 2 = 4? People of color who are pointing the fingers and claiming racist just won't admit the truth. The truth is, the numbers don't lie. The reporting isn't biased, these cities don't have a gun problem like they say they do, they have a race problem. A "thug" culture problem.

A society that will march and proudly carry BLM banners and other rhetorical slogans, yet steadfastly turn a blind eye to the root cause of the shootings and they will NOT admit what that root cause really is, much less address it, that society seems to be okay with that 900lb gorilla over in the corner with the menacing eyes.

Well Said DougGuy ... Well Said ,
and you are so right !
Gary

[bakerjw]

We can all thank LBJ for this mess. His great society brought about the collapse of the black family and fatherless homes have given us the thugs that we see in the big cities.

[trebor44]

So, you're saying that every police department in Idaho is intentionally lying about the number of crimes being committed in their community?

Please back up that assertion with proof.

Nothing was said about the local police! If the crime is not reported but did occur it does not become part of the data. Kind of like how 'vehicle incidents' don't get reported to keep auto insurance rates down for the individual or maybe they don't even have insurance! Paper reporting is just that; paper reporting to keep the desk jockies happy!

[farmbif]

its just too bad that Charles Bronson is gone and passed. I guess if I were a young buck with a death wish I'd get my gear and head into the fray to straighten some things out.

[megasupermagnum]

Idaho has a very 'selective' reporting system for criminal activity. The stats are meaningless. Pet doors make for easy access to your house, and we have lots of 'drive threw' activity from out of staters! While they aren't stealing the wheels off your vehicle at the trailhead, they do steal the coolers in the campground for the deer they poached! Just because it didn't make the 'news' (not puppy dog/kitten story) doesn't mean it did not happen!

You are saying non-residents are driving all the way to Idaho of all places (despite deer being far more numerous just about anywhere else), to poach an animal, and they didn't have any forethought, so they then go and steal coolers that are for some reason left in unlocked parked vehicles? But they don't seal anything else, so the crimes never get reported?

[Conditor22]

Here's a different look at it.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-city-rankings/cities-with-most-murders

[downzero]

These days, I'm getting pretty skeptical of many "statistics". It's not that they're necessarily wrong, but they don't always paint the right picture. jd

One of the things about statistics is that many people are taught how to calculate them, but not how to use them. As long as you don't try to "prove too much," statistics are a very enlightening way to learn about a population.

Many statistical methods were developed by Student, a famous brewer at the Guinness brewery to make better beer.

[BJK]

Sure glad I don't live in ANY city, but in rural Maine! If I ever had to move (I wouldn't!) I'd go through some serious culture shock. If I ever had to move into a city, even a smallish city like Portland or Bangor Maine I'd probably eat a bullet. I hate to even drive through them when I'm forced to go there.

[trebor44]

You are saying non-residents are driving all the way to Idaho of all places (despite deer being far more numerous just about anywhere else), to poach an animal, and they didn't have any forethought, so they then go and steal coolers that are for some reason left in unlocked parked vehicles? But they don't seal anything else, so the crimes never get reported?

NOPE! incidents are from Boise, the Sierra Nevada mountains, middle fork of the Boise River campgrounds. I go on and on but it would fill several volumes. How about the 'sportsmen' who get busted poaching critters from Arizona to Alaska. The point is: crime is everywhere and not limited to any political faction, racial or economic status! Knew more than a few poachers (for meat) over the years and don't care for the head hunters!

[Winger Ed.]

I asked inside the funeral home why the police was parked outside? They said that the cars would get broken into

It's also common for a friend or family member to stay at a person's house during their funeral.
When funeral times are announced in the paper, it rings a bell attracting burglars.

In some of these big blue cities, there's been some news stories of gang members shooting each other at funerals too.
It's a sorry sign of the times when the Police need to be on site for a funeral.

[lksmith]

its just too bad that Charles Bronson is gone and passed. I guess if I were a young buck with a death wish I'd get my gear and head into the fray to straighten some things out.

I like that movie series!

I'm surprised that Alaska is on that list and that New York and Illinois are so low.

[Gator 45/70]

New Orleans has long sand bagged its true crime stats. in order not to scare off the tourists.
If we tied a cable around New Orleans and towed out into the gulf at 205 miles they then could declare itself a banana republic, The states crime stats would drop at least 70%

[richhodg66]

I like that movie series!

I'm surprised that Alaska is on that list and that New York and Illinois are so low.

The first one was good, but you really should read the novel it was based on, soooo much better and gets much more into the main character's transition and the philosophical change he went though. All the movies after the first one were just plain stupid, suprised an actor of Bronson't caliber agreed to do them.

[jonp]

If I watch the local network news every day, there are multiple shootings in nearby cities. Two cities are named most often, and out of a month's worth of shootings, there MIGHT be one done by a white guy and maybe one done by a hispanic. Maybe. This is EVERY month the same ratio. Sometimes it goes 2 or 3 months without a shooting done by a white male.

The majority of the shooters are under the legal age to buy or own a handgun. Many of those are convicted felons already. There are multiple laws against guns getting in the wrong hands, the laws are redundant and overlapping, yet they have absolutely NO effect on these criminals. There might as well be ZERO gun laws for all the good (or not) that they do.

People and agencies can claim this kind of reporting is racist, but you know, how do you come up with a different answer for 2 + 2 = 4? People of color who are pointing the fingers and claiming racist just won't admit the truth. The truth is, the numbers don't lie. The reporting isn't biased, these cities don't have a gun problem like they say they do, they have a race problem. A "thug" culture problem.

A society that will march and proudly carry BLM banners and other rhetorical slogans, yet steadfastly turn a blind eye to the root cause of the shootings and they will NOT admit what that root cause really is, much less address it, that society seems to be okay with that 900lb gorilla over in the corner with the menacing eyes.

Don't worry, DougGuy. After an exhaustive nationwide search Raleigh found a new Police Chief who just happened to be a black female. This is my stunned face as that affirmative action hire will quickly drag Raleigh into line with Durham who oddly also has a black female police chief who has done a fabulous job in raising the murder and violent crime rate into major city status

[nicholst55]

'There are three kinds of lies. Lies, damned lies, and statistics.' Variously attributed to Mark Twain and Benjamin Disraeli.

'Statistics are used by rascals to impress fools.' Mark Twain