Most Dangerous Places to Live in the US

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Indianapolis, Indiana

Known for the Indy 500, the city grapples with a violent crime rate of 1,333.96 per 100,000 people, mitigated by initiatives like the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Despite its cultural richness, it faces challenges with a violent crime rate of 1,369.14 per 100,000 people, countered by investments in technology for crime prevention.

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Stockton, California

Struggling post-bankruptcy, it contends with a violent crime rate of 1,414.56 per 100,000 people, combating it through policing funding and anti-gang programs.

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Cleveland, Ohio

With a violent crime rate of 1,556.76 per 100,000 people, it addresses rising crime attributed to poverty and pandemic impact with community interventions.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Facing population decline, it wrestles with a violent crime rate of 1,597.36 per 100,000 people, aiming to rejuvenate through urban development.

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Kansas City, Missouri

Renowned for barbecue and Jazz, it confronts a violent crime rate of 1,724.31 per 100,000 people, addressing it through city-wide strategies and mental health support.

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Memphis, Tennessee

Despite its music heritage, it grapples with a violent crime rate of 63 homicides per 100,000 residents, with federal funding and initiatives like the Violent Crime Initiative for improvement.