5 Most Dangerous Cities In The US

In this article we are going to list the 5 most dangerous cities in the U.S.. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 25 most dangerous cities in the US.

5. Detroit, MI

Total violent crimes per 100,000 people: 1,965

Total property crimes per 100,000 people: 4,303

Detroit was once the automotive home of the country, and one of the most rapidly growing cities in the U.S. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) opened its factories in 1903 while General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), another one of the biggest automotive companies in the world, is still headquartered there. However, as most car companies started to move operations from Detroit, the city fell in decline, with its population plummeting around 25% from 2000 and reaching its lowest level in a century. Even though its improved slightly in recent years, Detroit still has the highest violent crime rate in the entire country.