Are You Living in One of America's Most Dangerous Cities?

03 St. Louis, Missouri

The crime rate in St. Louis, Missouri is one of the highest in America with 1,777 crimes committed per 100,000 people. Crime rates peaked in 1993 and have been steadily on the decrease. The homicide rates are high compared to other states in America. Men commit most murders. Many of the crimes are centralized in a triangular area in the north part of St. Louis.

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