Results: Ten Most Dangerous States
Published on 04/30/2023
The United States is a massive country both in population and land mass. With such a large, diverse population, statistics such as crime will vary from state to state. Read on to discover the ten most dangerous states in America based on violent crime rates between 2020 and 2022. It's important to remember that crime stats are only as accurate as the reporting of those crimes by cities, counties and states. PropertyClub is the source for this survey series.
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The most dangerous state in the USA is Alaska, as it has the highest combined violent and property crime rate, per capita, out of any state. Which of these facts are you familiar with?
Out of a population of 736,081, Alaska's crime rate was 32.14 per 1,000 people in 2022, making it the state with the highest crime rate.
6%
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Aggravated assault is one of the most common types of crime in Alaska, with 4,222 incidents reported.
10%
207 votes
Sexual assault is a major problem in Alaska, with over 1,132 incidents reported, which is among the highest, per capita, in the nation.
9%
193 votes
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73%
1524 votes
All of the Above
10%
204 votes
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New Mexico is another one of the most dangerous states in the US. The state has consistently ranked among the highest in the nation for states with the most violent crimes. Select the crime facts that you know about New Mexico.
In 2021, New Mexico had over 12,000 incidents of violent assault and over 2,000 incidents of robbery.
6%
126 votes
Property crime is also a significant problem, with burglary and vehicle theft being extremely common.
10%
205 votes
The cities of Albuquerque, Gallup, and Farmington are often considered to be among the worst in the state.
9%
180 votes
None
73%
1540 votes
All of the above
9%
187 votes
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Tennessee is another one of the most violent states in America. With a population of about 6,917,000, the Volunteer State has an overall crime rate of 31.65 per 1,000 people. Which of these facts are you aware of?
In 2021 there were over 221,000 reported criminal incidents, with 46,428 being violent crimes.
4%
85 votes
However, property crime is the most common, with burglary and personal theft being major problems.
8%
160 votes
While Tennessee may be a growing and changing state, many areas of cities such as Memphis and Nashville still experience high violent crime rates.
15%
310 votes
None
71%
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All of the above
8%
170 votes
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In terms of violent crime, Arkansas doesn't fare much better than its neighbor Tennessee. Which of these crime facts do you know about Arkansas?
Out of a population of 3,013,756, Arkansas had a violent crime rate of 672.7 per 100,000 in 2020. In other words, this would mean residents have a 1 in 148 chance of becoming victims of a violent crime.
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Property crime is also notoriously high in Arkansas. Residents have a 1 in 38 chance of being a victim of theft, with crimes like burglary and vehicle theft numbering almost 24,000 incidents in the year 2021.
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159 votes
West Memphis, Little Rock, and Helena are considered to be cities with the highest crime rates in the state.
7%
152 votes
None
77%
1617 votes
All of the above
7%
148 votes
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Arizona is known for having gorgeous national parks, but it is also one of the most dangerous states to live in due to the high violent crime rates. Which of these Arizonia crime facts are you aware of?
In cities like Scottsdale, crime is almost non-existent, but in other cities like Tempe and Phoenix, crime is a problem in many neighborhoods.
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206 votes
Between 2020 to 2021, violent crime in Arizona has risen by 8.6%, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Crimes such as robbery and assault were the most common that year, totaling 32,201 incidents, while there were 504 murders in the state.
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170 votes
In total, Arizonans have a 1 in 199 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.
4%
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None
76%
1588 votes
All of the above
7%
149 votes
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