"POLICE LINE: DO NOT CROSS," how would you feel if this scenario is near your very own home. Surely,
every American wishes this would just be a dream. Although recent reports actually reveal a decrease
in crime rates, still, many Americans believe that the country is becoming
more violent than ever because of the growing poverty caused by this pandemic.
The pandemic created a major shift in the lifestyle of every American.
One of them is the opportunity to work from home, which makes everyone think of purchasing a
residential home in their dream city. More than economy, scenery, and house value, of course,
every American wishes for a safer home that is free from crime.
This is Nowhere Diary! And take a deep breath because, in today's video, we will be helping
you avoid such crime sites as we break down the Top 10 most "dangerous" cities in America.
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As everyone looks for a home, shouldn't they prioritize safety? That's right!
This video is perfect for you. As we rank the most dangerous cities,
we consider various factors. In the ranking, we analyzed the data from
cities with 10,000 or more and evaluated the number of reported violent crimes.
Here is the breakdown of the top 10 most "dangerous" cities in America
using the most extensive crime data available.
Top 10: Buffalo, New York
Mothers are losing their sons in the shootings in Buffalo. Buffalo, New York, has a crime rate of
1,238 crimes per 100,000 people. In the first two months of 2021,
Police recorded 53 people who were either wounded or killed in shooting incidents in the city.
This is 140 % higher compared to the number of gun violence reported in 2020. Gun violence was
hard to control in the city, and the Police find it difficult to lower the number of incidents
because of the city's 30 percent poverty rate. Top 9: Atlanta, Georgia
Like the city of Buffalo, Atlanta's crime rate spiked even in the first few months of 2021.
A total of 157 people were killed across the city in 2020, the most in more than two decades.
Thirty-seven more homicides followed this through the first three months of 2021,
which surged by about 60%.
Atlanta, Georgia, has a current crime rate of 1,379 per 100,000 people. The city has major
access to the drug trade, creating conditions favorable for narcotics-related crimes.
According to Atlanta Police, crimes were "people issue," conflicts that turn into the killing.
Top 8: Cleveland, Ohio
What about the eight most dangerous cities? You'll be surprised by Cleveland's record.
Records show that citizens in Cleveland have one in five chances of becoming a victim of crime.
Cleveland, Ohio, has a crime rate of 1,384 crimes per 100,000 people.
Homicide and robbery rates have increased. Newly released records from the Police revealed that
murders are up 59% in the first three months of 2021 compared to the same period a year ago.
Thirty-five people were murdered in the first quarter of 2021,
much higher than the 2020 quarter record of 22 murders. According to police records,
the 177 homicides in 2020 were the highest total since 1991 in Cleveland. Police say that this
year's murder victims were from the age range of 18-33 years old. Because of this, the majority of
the youth in Cleveland are afraid to even walk to the store or walk to their friend's home.
Top 7: Baltimore, Maryland
The city which has a higher violent crime rate than the national average,
Baltimore. Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland. It has a crime rate of 1,405 crimes
per 100,000 people. Recently, a deadly three days in Baltimore have pushed the 2021 homicide count
to 107, far ahead of last year's pace. Baltimore's 2020 record had recorded 91
homicides on the way to a total of 335 killings for the year. Police are saying
that May and June historically have been among the city's most violent months in recent years.
Top 6: Birmingham, Alabama
For our top 6, we will have Birmingham, known as the violent city since its birth.
Birmingham is the most populated city in Alabama. Its crime rate is 1,518 per 100,000 people.
Like other cities, it has a very high poverty rate making it more prone to crimes. This city
has a long-term problem of illegal drug trading. In 2020 the city ranked second
on the list of high crime rates city with 58 homicides per 100,000 people.
Top 5: Stockton, California
National organizations are now trying to figure out what is happening with Stockton,
California. Stockton, California, has a crime rate of 1,548 crimes per 100,000 people.
The city's incident of Aggravated assault and homicide is increasing.
Stockton police reported more homicides in December than any other month of 2020,
nearly 40% homicide increase over the average of the past three years. Meanwhile,
other crimes like rape, property crimes, and burglary are sightly decreasing.
Top 4: Memphis, Tennessee
And for our top 4, we have - Memphis. This populous city has been amongst the
top violent cities for the past ten years. It has crime rates are 1,750 per 100,000
people. Two major factors of the crime rate in this city are poverty and a high unemployment
rate. As Memphis police analyze the crime data, it was revealed that so far this year,
they have already recorded at least 110 homicides, larger than the 98 homicides record during 2020.
The city has a murder rate of 29.21 per 100,000. The murder rate in Memphis is usually associated
with gun violence and weapon law violations. Last year, the Memphis Police Department had
recorded 871 weapons violations. So far this year, they've recorded over 1,100 weapons offenses,
a 35 percent increase. Despite the decrease in property crime rate by four percent
and burglaries by 25 percent, the city is still battling with the other violent crimes.
Top 3: St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis's name won't be erased anymore from the list of the most dangerous city.
Do you want to know why? St. Louis, Missouri, was once listed at rank one in the National list
ranking of American cities with the highest homicide rates. The homicide rates are high
compared to other states in America. The record shows that this city has a rate of 61 homicides
per 100,000 people. Also, it has an overall crime rate of 1,777 crimes per 100,000 people.
The city's increasing crime rates started in 1993. Many of the crimes are centralized in a
triangular area in the north part of St. Louis, and most of the crimes committed were murder.
And for our top 2, we will be presenting the city
that has been battling its deadliest year in decades, the city of Oakland.
Top 2: Oakland, California
Oakland police say that they may be battling their deadliest year in a decade. The city
of Oakland is on track for a grim-record-breaking year in murders. Oakland, California's crime rate
is 1,993 crimes per 100,000 people. The city's crime rate started escalating in the 1960s.
This year, Oakland has 44 homicides, a murder every three days. If this continues,
Oakland will have a triple-digit homicide count for the second year in a row.
The Oakland Police Department released alarming new crime numbers indicating that this was
the deadliest January in two decades, with 15 homicides in the past month, marking a 1,400%
increase over January of last year. And as per the investigation, 34 homicides this year,
33 of those are classified as murders or pre-planned. Murder crimes are committed
mostly with guns. There is a high rate of robbery, and the narcotics trade incites gang violence with
the use of weapons. The police union attributes the deadly violence to a number of factors.
One is the fact that the city is the major center for heroin and cocaine distribution. Number two
is the high rate of poverty. There is the fear and anxiety effect of the pandemic.
Murders, robberies, gang shootings were said to be arguments that turn into killings. In Oakland,
the pandemic case numbers began to climb last spring, so too did the number of homicides.
And for our top one, the city that holds the highest crime rate in America since the 1970s.
Top 1: Detroit, Michigan
The violent crime rate in Detroit, Michigan, is 2,123 crimes per 100,000 people, making it the
most dangerous city in America. This city holds a high record of various drug-related offenses,
aggravated assault, rape, armed robbery, and murder. Its high crime rates were
partly 11% gang-related, 10% driven by retaliation, and 7% related to narcotics.
Detroit has 327 homicides in 2020, a 19% increase from the 275 that occurred in 2019.
This city also has a record of 1,173 nonfatal shootings in 2020, a 53% increase from 2019.
This year, numbers of crime in Detroit are slightly decreasing,
but it is still more significant than the other cities' crime rate.
As the Detroit Police breakdown the known motives among homicides,
it shows that the leading cause (31%) is interpersonal disputes and arguments. A police
chief in Detroit says that a lot of violence in the city was argument-based. They observed that
arguments-based crime significantly worsened this year because of the stress caused by the pandemic.
And that's it for 2021's Top 10 most dangerous cities in America. It's clearer than a mirror
that this pandemic was one of the biggest factors that drove the violence in these mentioned cities.
It would be great to learn how to protect ourselves from this argument-based crime
by always putting our patience, always one step forward than our anger. I hope this video helps
you choose the city that is best for your dream home. What are your thoughts about this city?
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