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30 U.S. Cities With Highest Violent Crime Rates

In this piece, we will take a look at the 30 U.S. Cities with the highest violent crime rates. For more cities, head on over to 5 U.S. Cities With Highest Violent Crime Rates.

Violent crime means that a person or persons behave in a way that threatens, attempts to harm, or actually physically harms another person or property. In the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

30. Billings, Montana
Population: 119,960

Number of Violent crimes: 1,076

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 897

The city Billings of Montana, has one of the highest violent crime rates in the country, with the possibility of being a victim of a crime such as rape, armed robbery, manslaughter, aggravated assault, or even murder.

29. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Population: 1,567,258

Violent crimes in 2022:  15,668

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 999

Philadelphia is the most populous city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While in the past we have seen an increase in gun violence in cities and towns across the United States, Philadelphia is one of the few major American cities where it has been the worst in decades.

28. Nashville, Tennessee
Population:  679,342

Violent crimes in 2022: 6,855

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,009

Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee.

Larceny is by far the most common type of property crime in Nashville, followed by burglary and motor vehicle theft.

27. Beaumont, Texas
Population:  112,089

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,148

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,024

The community risk factors in the city of Beaumont include the amount of poverty in the area, unemployment rates, and the average education level of the city’s population which has led to the alarming rise in gun violence in Beaumont along with general crime.

26. Denver, Colorado
Population:  713,252

Violent crimes in 2022: 7,511

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,053

Denver is a consolidated city and the capital of Colorado. The crime rate in Denver has increased in recent years, with both property crime and violent crime above the national average in America.

25. Indianapolis, Indiana
Population:  880,261

Violent crimes in 2022: 9,109

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,054

Areas with a higher population density, such as downtown, have considerably higher crime rates. The single most important issue that the city as a whole faces is gun violence and crime.

24. Lubbock, Texas
Population:  263,960

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,795

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,058

Lubbock, Texas is termed as the third most dangerous city in the U.S. for 2021, according to a nationwide study conducted by SafeWise, ranking high in violent crime and property crime.

23. Houston, Texas
Population:  2,302,878

Violent crimes in 2022: 25,697

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,115

Houston is also a major center for the trafficking of cocaine, cannabis, heroin, MDMA and methamphetamin e due to its size and proximity to major countries that export illegal drugs.

22. South Fulton, Georgia
Population:  111,158

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,147

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,131

South Fulton, Georgia is one of the newest cities in the Atlanta metro area.

Given the economic and social upheaval caused by the pandemic over the past few years, there has been a rise in crime rates, especially gun violence.

21. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Population:  251,350

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,849

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,133

Homicide rates nearly doubled from 2015 to 2019 but dropped by 18.2% from 2019 to 2020, the FBI data showed. In 2000, there were 50 reported homicides, and, in 2021, there were 119.

20. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Population:  563,305

Violent crimes in 2022: 6,595

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,170

Amongst the largest cities, Milwaukee ranked high for murder, aggravated assault, and robbery. Property crimes and motor vehicle theft are at an all-time high in the city as well, causing concern to the citizens of Milwaukee.

19. Aurora, Colorado
Population:  393,537

Violent crimes in 2022: 4,642

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,184

Aurora’s murders, aggravated assaults, and robberies are at all-time highs according to Aurora Police Department reports and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

18. Chattanooga, Tennessee
Population:  184,086

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,184

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,186

Chattanooga, TN is a city that has higher than average crime rates when compared to the US as a whole.

17. Dayton, Ohio
Population:  135,944

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,620

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,191

There has been a massive increase in violence and gun use as an overreaction to disputes that could be resolved without assault weapons.

16. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Population:  425,096

Violent crimes in 2022: 5,130

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,206

Minneapolis was sort of the center of the defunding of the police movement after the death of Floyd at the hands of then-Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020.

Protests and then violent riots rocked the city in the name of Black Lives Matter.  Since the Floyd riots, violent crime has skyrocketed in Minneapolis.

15. Stockton, California
Population:  321,819

Violent crimes in 2022: 3,921

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,218

The cheap housing and lack of opportunity have led to a community with many low-income households along with mental, emotional, and addiction issues, leading to a rise in crime.

14. Baltimore, Maryland
Population:  569,931

Violent crimes in 2022: 7,041

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,235

Baltimore, Maryland has long had a reputation as being one of the most violent cities in the United States.  This year gun crimes have resulted in dozens of shooting homicides, assaults, and robberies with deadly weapons.

13. Peoria, Illinois
Population:  110,021

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,367

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,242

Becky Rossman, CEO of Peoria Community Against Violence, said 43% of households in Peoria are single moms. She said the absence of male role models and a lack of resources often lead young people to a life of crime.

12. Lansing, Michigan
Population:  112,537

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,422

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,263

The rise in violence is not unique to Lansing in Michigan. Since the pandemic hit the US in early 2020, researchers have documented sharp jumps in domestic violence, violent crime, homicides, and gun violence more generally.

11. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Population:  561,008

Violent crimes in 2022: 7,442

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,326

As of 2021, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recorded 35 homicides across the city. This wave of crime is particularly concerning and requires attention.

10. Springfield, Missouri
Population:  170,067

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,292

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,347

There are a variety of factors that contribute to violent crime in Springfield, including poverty and drug use. But the number one driver of violent crime in the city is domestic violence.

9. Cleveland, Ohio
Population:  361,607

Violent crimes in 2022: 5,293

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,463

Cleveland is one of the most important cities in the Midwest. Unfortunately, Cleveland has one of the highest crime rates in the United States, including property and violent crime.

8. St. Louis, Missouri
Population:  286,578

Violent crimes in 2022: 4,205

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,467

The City of St. Louis is known for manufacturing industries, the Gateway Arch, and baseball. Over the last few years, rapes, robberies, and burglaries have risen significantly, which has led to an unfortunate rise in crime wave, troublesome and worrying for the citizens of Missouri.

7. Rockford, Illinois
Population:  146,713

Violent crimes in 2022: 2,155

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,468

Rockford is among the most violent cities in America. Violent crime rates have increased nationwide following the pandemic.

6. Kansas City, Missouri
Population:  509,297

Violent crimes in 2022: 7,485

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,469

5. Tacoma, Washington
Population:  221,776

Violent crimes in 2022: 3,488

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,572

Tacoma is one of the largest cities in Washington state. It has a population of 221,776 – making it rank the third largest in the state and only surpassed by the economic hub Seattle and the riverside city Spokane. The crime rate in Tacoma, Washington is higher than the US average. Tacoma has seen a major spike in crime. Arson, robbery, stolen property, and sex offense cases are threatening the population on a daily basis.

4. Pueblo, Colorado
Population: 111,456

Violent crimes in 2022: 1,813

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,626

Pueblo is one of Colorado’s most crime-ridden and dangerous cities, with violent and property crimes being some of the most prevalent and ongoing. In Pueblo, violent crimes most often committed are manslaughter, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault.

3. Little Rock, Arkansas
Population: 202,864

Violent crimes in 2022: 3,694

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 1,820

Little Rock, Arkansas, has a high rate of violent crime and violent crime. Violent crimes, including homicides, have been on the rise in Little Rock, with some parts of the city experiencing murder rates more than 100% higher for the first three months of 2022 compared to the same time period in 2021.

Strict Law enforcement along with education and community programs could offer solutions.

2. Detroit, Michigan
Population: 620,376

Violent crimes in 2022: 12,724

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 2,051

Detroit is the largest city in the Midwestern state of Michigan, but the rise in violence in the city is not unique to its state. Since the pandemic hit the US in early 2020, researchers have documented sharp jumps in domestic violence, violent crime, homicides, and gun violence more generally.

The increase in violent crime is not limited to big cities either. Nationwide, homicides in rural areas have spiked during the pandemic.

1. Memphis, Tennessee
Population: 621,056

Violent crimes in 2022: 13,091

Violent Crime Rate per 100,000: 2,107

Memphis is the second largest city in its state after the capital, Nashville. It has a population of 621,056. It often gets criticism for high levels of crime, and perhaps it’s unsurprising that it ranks first on our list in terms of violent crimes as well. Using census data, the think tank found Memphis had one of the largest jumps in functional unemployment since the pandemic began, which has contributed to the rise in crime significantly, as well as increased tension, poor mental health, and easy access to firearms.