5 Most Dangerous Cities In The US

4. Oakland, CA

Total violent crimes per 100,000 people: 1,272

Total property crimes per 100,000 people: 6,421

Gangs and drug crimes are the reason why Oakland is counted among the most dangerous cities in the U.S. While normal people aren’t generally specifically targeted, gangs are well-known for not being too careful about who gets hurt in gang-fights and according to Travellers Worldwide, crime in Oakland is three times the national average.