The 5 Most Gang Infested Cities In America

3. East St. Louis, Illinois

Located just across the Missouri state line, in Illinois, East St. Louis has become one of the most gang infested cities in America in recent years. Its murder rate is 17 times the national average and there seems to be no stopping the progression of gangs in this region. East St. Louis is a perfect area for gangs to build: it’s located right near a major city in St. Louis, yet its police force represents that of a small town, so it’s very easy to avoid detection. The Governor of Illinois was even quoted as calling East St. Louis a ‘War Zone,’ and that may not be too far off.