A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Dangerous Cities in America

12 Chattanooga, Tennessee

Statistics show that the state of Tennessee has one of the highest violent crime rates in the nation. Top tourism experts have named Chattanooga one of the best travel destinations in the country, but when compared to other cities with similar population sizes, Chattanooga's crime rates are extremely high. The number of rapes, murders, armed robberies, and assaults across the city is among the highest in the U.S., with one out of every 93 people being a potential victim. Motor vehicle theft is a huge issue here as well, with an 85% increase in 2020.