Top 10 Most Crime Cities in the USA

Experts have compiled a ranking of the most dangerous and crime-ridden US cities based on data from the 50 most populous places in America, reports Money Talks.

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Zebra Insurance Site used FBI data on property crime rates, as well as robbery rates and arson volumes for the year to create a list of the most dangerous cities in America for these types of crimes. You can see the ranking of US cities by level of life satisfaction here.

Property crimes are among the most common crimes in the United States.

Here is a ranking of the 10 most criminal cities in the United States (two metropolises shared 10th place).

10. Cleveland Ohio

• Property crimes: 1851,4 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 120,5 per 100 people.
• Arson: 1091.

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Although Cleveland ranks tenth overall, robberies alone rank seventh, according to The Zebra. A U.S. News & World Report noted that the Ohio city has a crime rate higher than metropolitan areas of similar size. Read about the 10 best cities to live in the world in our article.

10. Austin TX

• Property crimes: 2410,2 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 56,9 per 100 people.
• Arson: 2921.

Violent and property crimes have decreased in Austin since 2020, according to Neighborhood Scout. The metropolis is safer than about 5% of U.S. cities, according to Neighborhood Scout. It has a rating of 5 out of 100.

9. Columbus Ohio

• Property crimes: 2390,3 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 99,9 per 100 people.
• Arson: 1091.

In 2023, Columbus saw an increase in the total number of crimes compared to the previous year. The rate of property crime and robbery here is above average.

8. Nashville, Tennessee

• Property crimes: 2449,5 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 119,1 per 100 people.
• Arson: 878.

Over the past year, Nashville has seen an increase in property crimes, especially auto thefts. However, data shows that violent crime has decreased.

7. San Jose, California

• Property crimes: 2400,60 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 93,10 per 100 people.
• Arson: 3362.

According to the San Jose Police Department, property crimes increased about 2021% between 2022 and 13, with theft having the biggest jump.

6. Sacramento, CA

• Property crimes: 2193,9 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 102 per 100 people.
• Arson: 3362.

AreaVibes, a real estate data group, gave Sacramento an "F" rating for crime. The overall crime rate, property crime rate, and violent crime rate are significantly higher than the national average.

5. San Antonio, TX

• Property crimes: 3280,7 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 86,7 per 100 people.
• Arson: 2921.

San Antonio Police Department data for 2023 shows that while violent crime was down from the previous year, there was an uptick in property crimes. This number accounts for stolen cars.

4. Riverside, California

• Property crimes: 2275,1 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 113,4 per 100 people.
• Arson: 3362.

The City of Riverside has a crime dashboard that provides a crime density map and detailed crime data over specific time periods. This allows users to see when (day of the week, time) socially dangerous acts occur most often.

3. Los Angeles, CA

• Property crimes: 2140,7 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 157,3 per 100 people.
• Arson: 3362.

Reports show property crime statistics are up 2023% in 3,5. The Los Angeles Police Department maintains a crime map that shows what public nuisance acts are being reported and where they occur.

2. Memphis, Tennessee

• Property crimes: 4053,4 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 207,1 per 100 people.
• Arson: 878.

Property crimes in Memphis are about three times more common than violent crimes. Figures released by the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission show that while the number of property crimes decreased from the previous year's report (due largely to fewer vehicle thefts), the overall crime rate increased.

1. San Francisco, CA

• Property crimes: 3523,60 per 100 people.
• Robbery: 217,40 per 100 people.
• Arson: 3620.

San Francisco has the highest property crime rate by volume in the country.

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However, in March 2024, the city said property crimes were down 30% compared to September 2023. It is “the result of an intensified and coordinated effort by law enforcement.”

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