The top five most dangerous cities were determined from the 2008 issue of the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. Criteria included a city’s annual rate of the following crimes: murder, aggravated assault, grand theft auto, forcible rape, and robbery/burglary.
Total Incidents
Average per 100,000 People
% of Total Violent Crime
Source: FBI’s UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting) : Offenses known to Law Enforcement by city, 2008