We Ranked the Most Dangerous Cities in the US... You Won't Believe Number #21

The United States is a pretty big country. So, it’s hard to sum it up all in one sweeping statistic when it comes to things like measuring crime. When you look at it city by city, you can get a more detailed view of what you’re looking at. If you’re worried about crime rates, how do different U.S. cities stack up when it comes to this particular set of stats?

40. Baltimore, Maryland

On the East Coast, just north of Washington D.C., Baltimore might be one of the most well-known cities in Maryland. There are more than 500,000 residents in the city and it sees its fair share of tourists.

As you might have heard from some of the talk about Baltimore, the crime is actually slightly higher than in other cities this size. About 1,605 violent crimes and 3,347 property crimes per 100,000 people.

39. San Antonio, Texas

We've talked about a few large states so far and it's no surprise that the crime rate in different cities can vary by quite a bit. Here, San Antonio is the one we'll take a closer look at.

San Antonio is another big city, boasting a population of about 1.6 million. So, for every 100,000 in that population, how many crimes are you apt to see? In 2022, the estimate was about 887 violent crimes.

38. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach is a huge hotspot in South Carolina. Vacationers love to flock to the beaches during the warm summer months but it boasts a pretty healthy local population as well.

Of course, nowhere is perfect and the whole point of this list is to take a look at the darker side of these cities. As for Myrtle Beach, violent crime is a bit higher than the national average. Specifically, the violent crime rate outpaces the average with about 1,020 violent crimes reported for every 100,000 people.

37. North Charleston, South Carolina

It's not hard to hear much about Charleston if you find yourself in South Carolina, given all the history there. Specifically, here, we're focusing on North Charleston.

There's a lot to do in North Charleston, but unfortunately, it can be a hot spot for crime as well. You'll find that recent estimates put it at about 1,145 violent crimes for every 100,000 residents.