Two cities in the Land of Lincoln just landed among the 20 most dangerous in America, and the stats will make you double-check your locks.
Too many rapes, murders, armed robberies, aggravated assaults, and other violent crimes are why 2 Illinois cities rank amongst the 20 most dangerous in the country.
The Most Dangerous Cities in America
Brace yourself—Neighborhood Scout just dropped their list of the 100 Most Dangerous Cities in America, and the numbers are grim. Using the latest FBI crime data and Census Bureau stats, this ranking calculates the number of violent crimes per 1,000 residents in cities with populations of 25,000 or more.
Violent crimes—defined as murder, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault—are the driving factors behind the rankings.
Illinois’ Most Dangerous Cities
Two Illinois cities are among the 20 most dangerous cities in the US and neither one of them is the city of Chicago.
The Top 20 Most Dangerous Cities in America
1. Bessemer, Alabama (chance of being a victim of a violent crime – 1 in 30)…