U.S. Cities with Highest Violent Crime

Based on the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, these are the five U.S.cities with the highest rates of violent crime per 1,000 residents:

5. Memphis, Tenn.

Violent crimes per 1,000: 15.8

Population: 652,725

2011 murders: 117

Median income: $37,045

Unemployment rate: 11.1%


4. Oakland, Calif.

Violent crimes per 1,000: 16.8

Population: 395,317

2011 murders: 104

Median income: $49,190

Unemployment rate: 15.6%


3. St. Louis, Mo.

Violent crimes per 1,000: 18.6

Population: 320,454

2011 murders: 113

Median income: $32,688

Unemployment rate: 11.7%


2. Detroit, Mich.

Violent crimes per 1,000: 21.4

Population: 713,239

2011 murders: 344

Median income: $25,787

Unemployment rate: 19.9%


1. Flint, Mich.

Violent crimes per 1,000: 23.4

Population: 102,357

2011 murders: 52

Median income: $22,672

Unemployment rate: 18.9%