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America's most dangerous states | Using data from the FBI's 2020 Uniform Crime Report, 24/7 Wall St. identified America's most dangerous states.
America’s most dangerous states | Using data from the FBI’s 2020 Uniform Crime Report, 24/7 Wall St. identified America’s most dangerous states.
50. Maine | Violent crimes per 100k people: 108.6 - Number of violent crimes: 1,466 (3rd lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 22 (4th lowest) - Poverty rate: 10.9% (19th lowest)
50. Maine | Violent crimes per 100k people: 108.6 – Number of violent crimes: 1,466 (3rd lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 22 (4th lowest) – Poverty rate: 10.9% (19th lowest)
49. New Hampshire | Violent crimes per 100k people: 146.4 - Number of violent crimes: 2,000 (4th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 12 (the lowest) - Poverty rate: 7.3% (the lowest)
49. New Hampshire | Violent crimes per 100k people: 146.4 – Number of violent crimes: 2,000 (4th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 12 (the lowest) – Poverty rate: 7.3% (the lowest)
48. Vermont | Violent crimes per 100k people: 173.4 - Number of violent crimes: 1,081 (the lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 14 (2nd lowest) - Poverty rate: 10.2% (15th lowest)
48. Vermont | Violent crimes per 100k people: 173.4 – Number of violent crimes: 1,081 (the lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 14 (2nd lowest) – Poverty rate: 10.2% (15th lowest)
47. Connecticut | Violent crimes per 100k people: 181.6 - Number of violent crimes: 6,459 (14th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 140 (19th lowest) - Poverty rate: 10.0% (12th lowest)
47. Connecticut | Violent crimes per 100k people: 181.6 – Number of violent crimes: 6,459 (14th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 140 (19th lowest) – Poverty rate: 10.0% (12th lowest)
46. New Jersey | Violent crimes per 100k people: 195.4 - Number of violent crimes: 17,353 (25th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 329 (20th highest) - Poverty rate: 9.2% (5th lowest)
46. New Jersey | Violent crimes per 100k people: 195.4 – Number of violent crimes: 17,353 (25th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 329 (20th highest) – Poverty rate: 9.2% (5th lowest)
45. Virginia | Violent crimes per 100k people: 208.7 - Number of violent crimes: 17,925 (25th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 524 (16th highest) - Poverty rate: 9.9% (11th lowest)
45. Virginia | Violent crimes per 100k people: 208.7 – Number of violent crimes: 17,925 (25th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 524 (16th highest) – Poverty rate: 9.9% (11th lowest)
44. Rhode Island | Violent crimes per 100k people: 230.8 - Number of violent crimes: 2,440 (5th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 32 (5th lowest -- tied) - Poverty rate: 10.8% (18th lowest)
44. Rhode Island | Violent crimes per 100k people: 230.8 – Number of violent crimes: 2,440 (5th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 32 (5th lowest — tied) – Poverty rate: 10.8% (18th lowest)
43. Wyoming | Violent crimes per 100k people: 234.2 - Number of violent crimes: 1,364 (2nd lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 18 (3rd lowest) - Poverty rate: 10.1% (14th lowest)
43. Wyoming | Violent crimes per 100k people: 234.2 – Number of violent crimes: 1,364 (2nd lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 18 (3rd lowest) – Poverty rate: 10.1% (14th lowest)
42. Idaho | Violent crimes per 100k people: 242.6 - Number of violent crimes: 4,432 (9th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 41 (8th lowest -- tied) - Poverty rate: 11.2% (21st lowest)
42. Idaho | Violent crimes per 100k people: 242.6 – Number of violent crimes: 4,432 (9th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 41 (8th lowest — tied) – Poverty rate: 11.2% (21st lowest)
41. Hawaii | Violent crimes per 100k people: 254.2 - Number of violent crimes: 3,576 (7th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 41 (8th lowest -- tied) - Poverty rate: 9.3% (6th lowest)
41. Hawaii | Violent crimes per 100k people: 254.2 – Number of violent crimes: 3,576 (7th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 41 (8th lowest — tied) – Poverty rate: 9.3% (6th lowest)
40. Kentucky | Violent crimes per 100k people: 259.1 - Number of violent crimes: 11,600 (19th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 323 (21st highest) - Poverty rate: 16.3% (4th highest)
40. Kentucky | Violent crimes per 100k people: 259.1 – Number of violent crimes: 11,600 (19th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 323 (21st highest) – Poverty rate: 16.3% (4th highest)
39. Utah | Violent crimes per 100k people: 260.7 - Number of violent crimes: 8,471 (16th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 102 (15th lowest) - Poverty rate: 8.9% (2nd lowest)
39. Utah | Violent crimes per 100k people: 260.7 – Number of violent crimes: 8,471 (16th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 102 (15th lowest) – Poverty rate: 8.9% (2nd lowest)
38. Minnesota | Violent crimes per 100k people: 277.5 - Number of violent crimes: 15,698 (23rd lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 190 (23rd lowest) - Poverty rate: 9.0% (3rd lowest)
38. Minnesota | Violent crimes per 100k people: 277.5 – Number of violent crimes: 15,698 (23rd lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 190 (23rd lowest) – Poverty rate: 9.0% (3rd lowest)
37. Mississippi | Violent crimes per 100k people: 291.2 - Number of violent crimes: 8,638 (17th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 315 (23rd highest) - Poverty rate: 19.6% (the highest)
37. Mississippi | Violent crimes per 100k people: 291.2 – Number of violent crimes: 8,638 (17th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 315 (23rd highest) – Poverty rate: 19.6% (the highest)
36. Oregon | Violent crimes per 100k people: 291.9 - Number of violent crimes: 12,380 (20th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 125 (18th lowest) - Poverty rate: 11.4% (23rd lowest)
36. Oregon | Violent crimes per 100k people: 291.9 – Number of violent crimes: 12,380 (20th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 125 (18th lowest) – Poverty rate: 11.4% (23rd lowest)
35. Washington | Violent crimes per 100k people: 293.7 - Number of violent crimes: 22,596 (19th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 301 (25th highest) - Poverty rate: 9.8% (9th lowest)
35. Washington | Violent crimes per 100k people: 293.7 – Number of violent crimes: 22,596 (19th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 301 (25th highest) – Poverty rate: 9.8% (9th lowest)
34. Iowa | Violent crimes per 100k people: 303.5 - Number of violent crimes: 9,601 (18th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 111 (16th lowest) - Poverty rate: 11.2% (20th lowest)
34. Iowa | Violent crimes per 100k people: 303.5 – Number of violent crimes: 9,601 (18th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 111 (16th lowest) – Poverty rate: 11.2% (20th lowest)
33. Ohio | Violent crimes per 100k people: 308.8 - Number of violent crimes: 36,104 (11th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 820 (8th highest) - Poverty rate: 13.1% (15th highest)
33. Ohio | Violent crimes per 100k people: 308.8 – Number of violent crimes: 36,104 (11th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 820 (8th highest) – Poverty rate: 13.1% (15th highest)
32. Massachusetts | Violent crimes per 100k people: 308.8 - Number of violent crimes: 21,288 (21st highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 160 (20th lowest) - Poverty rate: 9.4% (8th lowest)
32. Massachusetts | Violent crimes per 100k people: 308.8 – Number of violent crimes: 21,288 (21st highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 160 (20th lowest) – Poverty rate: 9.4% (8th lowest)
31. Wisconsin | Violent crimes per 100k people: 323.4 - Number of violent crimes: 18,861 (23rd highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 308 (24th highest) - Poverty rate: 10.4% (16th lowest)
31. Wisconsin | Violent crimes per 100k people: 323.4 – Number of violent crimes: 18,861 (23rd highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 308 (24th highest) – Poverty rate: 10.4% (16th lowest)
30. North Dakota | Violent crimes per 100k people: 329.0 - Number of violent crimes: 2,518 (6th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 32 (5th lowest -- tied) - Poverty rate: 10.6% (17th lowest)
30. North Dakota | Violent crimes per 100k people: 329.0 – Number of violent crimes: 2,518 (6th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 32 (5th lowest — tied) – Poverty rate: 10.6% (17th lowest)
29. Nebraska | Violent crimes per 100k people: 334.1 - Number of violent crimes: 6,473 (15th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 69 (12th lowest) - Poverty rate: 9.9% (10th lowest)
29. Nebraska | Violent crimes per 100k people: 334.1 – Number of violent crimes: 6,473 (15th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 69 (12th lowest) – Poverty rate: 9.9% (10th lowest)
28. West Virginia | Violent crimes per 100k people: 355.9 - Number of violent crimes: 6,352 (13th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 117 (17th lowest) - Poverty rate: 16.0% (6th highest)
28. West Virginia | Violent crimes per 100k people: 355.9 – Number of violent crimes: 6,352 (13th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 117 (17th lowest) – Poverty rate: 16.0% (6th highest)
27. Indiana | Violent crimes per 100k people: 357.7 - Number of violent crimes: 24,161 (18th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 505 (18th highest) - Poverty rate: 11.9% (24th highest)
27. Indiana | Violent crimes per 100k people: 357.7 – Number of violent crimes: 24,161 (18th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 505 (18th highest) – Poverty rate: 11.9% (24th highest)
26. New York | Violent crimes per 100k people: 363.8 - Number of violent crimes: 70,339 (4th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 808 (9th highest) - Poverty rate: 13.0% (16th highest)
26. New York | Violent crimes per 100k people: 363.8 – Number of violent crimes: 70,339 (4th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 808 (9th highest) – Poverty rate: 13.0% (16th highest)
25. Florida | Violent crimes per 100k people: 383.6 - Number of violent crimes: 83,368 (3rd highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 1,290 (3rd highest) - Poverty rate: 12.7% (19th highest)
25. Florida | Violent crimes per 100k people: 383.6 – Number of violent crimes: 83,368 (3rd highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 1,290 (3rd highest) – Poverty rate: 12.7% (19th highest)
24. Pennsylvania | Violent crimes per 100k people: 389.5 - Number of violent crimes: 49,793 (6th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 1,009 (5th highest) - Poverty rate: 12.0% (22nd highest)
24. Pennsylvania | Violent crimes per 100k people: 389.5 – Number of violent crimes: 49,793 (6th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 1,009 (5th highest) – Poverty rate: 12.0% (22nd highest)
23. Maryland | Violent crimes per 100k people: 399.9 - Number of violent crimes: 24,215 (17th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 553 (14th highest) - Poverty rate: 9.0% (4th lowest)
23. Maryland | Violent crimes per 100k people: 399.9 – Number of violent crimes: 24,215 (17th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 553 (14th highest) – Poverty rate: 9.0% (4th lowest)
22. Georgia | Violent crimes per 100k people: 400.1 - Number of violent crimes: 42,850 (10th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 943 (6th highest) - Poverty rate: 13.3% (14th highest)
22. Georgia | Violent crimes per 100k people: 400.1 – Number of violent crimes: 42,850 (10th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 943 (6th highest) – Poverty rate: 13.3% (14th highest)
21. North Carolina | Violent crimes per 100k people: 419.3 - Number of violent crimes: 44,451 (9th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 852 (7th highest) - Poverty rate: 13.6% (12th highest)
21. North Carolina | Violent crimes per 100k people: 419.3 – Number of violent crimes: 44,451 (9th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 852 (7th highest) – Poverty rate: 13.6% (12th highest)
20. Colorado | Violent crimes per 100k people: 423.1 - Number of violent crimes: 24,570 (16th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 294 (24th lowest) - Poverty rate: 9.3% (7th lowest)
20. Colorado | Violent crimes per 100k people: 423.1 – Number of violent crimes: 24,570 (16th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 294 (24th lowest) – Poverty rate: 9.3% (7th lowest)
19. Kansas | Violent crimes per 100k people: 425.0 - Number of violent crimes: 12,385 (21st lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 100 (14th lowest) - Poverty rate: 11.4% (24th lowest)
19. Kansas | Violent crimes per 100k people: 425.0 – Number of violent crimes: 12,385 (21st lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 100 (14th lowest) – Poverty rate: 11.4% (24th lowest)
18. Illinois | Violent crimes per 100k people: 425.9 - Number of violent crimes: 53,612 (5th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 1,151 (4th highest) - Poverty rate: 11.5% (25th lowest)
18. Illinois | Violent crimes per 100k people: 425.9 – Number of violent crimes: 53,612 (5th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 1,151 (4th highest) – Poverty rate: 11.5% (25th lowest)
17. Delaware | Violent crimes per 100k people: 431.9 - Number of violent crimes: 4,262 (8th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 73 (13th lowest) - Poverty rate: 11.3% (22nd lowest)
17. Delaware | Violent crimes per 100k people: 431.9 – Number of violent crimes: 4,262 (8th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 73 (13th lowest) – Poverty rate: 11.3% (22nd lowest)
16. California | Violent crimes per 100k people: 442.0 - Number of violent crimes: 174,026 (the highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 2,203 (the highest) - Poverty rate: 11.8% (25th highest)
16. California | Violent crimes per 100k people: 442.0 – Number of violent crimes: 174,026 (the highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 2,203 (the highest) – Poverty rate: 11.8% (25th highest)
15. Texas | Violent crimes per 100k people: 446.5 - Number of violent crimes: 131,084 (2nd highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 1,931 (2nd highest) - Poverty rate: 13.6% (11th highest)
15. Texas | Violent crimes per 100k people: 446.5 – Number of violent crimes: 131,084 (2nd highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 1,931 (2nd highest) – Poverty rate: 13.6% (11th highest)
14. Alabama | Violent crimes per 100k people: 453.6 - Number of violent crimes: 22,322 (20th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 471 (19th highest) - Poverty rate: 15.5% (7th highest)
14. Alabama | Violent crimes per 100k people: 453.6 – Number of violent crimes: 22,322 (20th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 471 (19th highest) – Poverty rate: 15.5% (7th highest)
13. Oklahoma | Violent crimes per 100k people: 458.6 - Number of violent crimes: 18,255 (24th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 296 (25th lowest) - Poverty rate: 15.2% (8th highest)
13. Oklahoma | Violent crimes per 100k people: 458.6 – Number of violent crimes: 18,255 (24th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 296 (25th lowest) – Poverty rate: 15.2% (8th highest)
12. Nevada | Violent crimes per 100k people: 460.3 - Number of violent crimes: 14,445 (22nd lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 180 (22nd lowest) - Poverty rate: 12.5% (21st highest)
12. Nevada | Violent crimes per 100k people: 460.3 – Number of violent crimes: 14,445 (22nd lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 180 (22nd lowest) – Poverty rate: 12.5% (21st highest)
11. Montana | Violent crimes per 100k people: 469.8 - Number of violent crimes: 5,077 (11th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 54 (11th lowest) - Poverty rate: 12.6% (20th highest)
11. Montana | Violent crimes per 100k people: 469.8 – Number of violent crimes: 5,077 (11th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 54 (11th lowest) – Poverty rate: 12.6% (20th highest)
10. Michigan | Violent crimes per 100k people: 478.0 - Number of violent crimes: 47,641 (7th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 754 (10th highest) - Poverty rate: 13.0% (17th highest)
10. Michigan | Violent crimes per 100k people: 478.0 – Number of violent crimes: 47,641 (7th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 754 (10th highest) – Poverty rate: 13.0% (17th highest)
9. Arizona | Violent crimes per 100k people: 484.8 - Number of violent crimes: 35,980 (12th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 513 (17th highest) - Poverty rate: 13.5% (13th highest)
9. Arizona | Violent crimes per 100k people: 484.8 – Number of violent crimes: 35,980 (12th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 513 (17th highest) – Poverty rate: 13.5% (13th highest)
8. South Dakota | Violent crimes per 100k people: 501.4 - Number of violent crimes: 4,476 (10th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 40 (7th lowest) - Poverty rate: 11.9% (23rd highest)
8. South Dakota | Violent crimes per 100k people: 501.4 – Number of violent crimes: 4,476 (10th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 40 (7th lowest) – Poverty rate: 11.9% (23rd highest)
7. South Carolina | Violent crimes per 100k people: 530.7 - Number of violent crimes: 27,691 (15th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 549 (15th highest) - Poverty rate: 13.8% (10th highest)
7. South Carolina | Violent crimes per 100k people: 530.7 – Number of violent crimes: 27,691 (15th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 549 (15th highest) – Poverty rate: 13.8% (10th highest)
6. Missouri | Violent crimes per 100k people: 542.7 - Number of violent crimes: 33,385 (13th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 723 (12th highest) - Poverty rate: 12.9% (18th highest)
6. Missouri | Violent crimes per 100k people: 542.7 – Number of violent crimes: 33,385 (13th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 723 (12th highest) – Poverty rate: 12.9% (18th highest)
5. Louisiana | Violent crimes per 100k people: 639.4 - Number of violent crimes: 29,704 (14th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 734 (11th highest) - Poverty rate: 19.0% (2nd highest)
5. Louisiana | Violent crimes per 100k people: 639.4 – Number of violent crimes: 29,704 (14th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 734 (11th highest) – Poverty rate: 19.0% (2nd highest)
4. Arkansas | Violent crimes per 100k people: 671.9 - Number of violent crimes: 20,363 (22nd highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 321 (22nd highest) - Poverty rate: 16.2% (5th highest)
4. Arkansas | Violent crimes per 100k people: 671.9 – Number of violent crimes: 20,363 (22nd highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 321 (22nd highest) – Poverty rate: 16.2% (5th highest)
3. Tennessee | Violent crimes per 100k people: 672.7 - Number of violent crimes: 46,328 (8th highest) - Murders reported in 2020: 663 (13th highest) - Poverty rate: 13.9% (9th highest)
3. Tennessee | Violent crimes per 100k people: 672.7 – Number of violent crimes: 46,328 (8th highest) – Murders reported in 2020: 663 (13th highest) – Poverty rate: 13.9% (9th highest)
2. New Mexico | Violent crimes per 100k people: 778.3 - Number of violent crimes: 16,393 (24th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 164 (21st lowest) - Poverty rate: 18.2% (3rd highest)
2. New Mexico | Violent crimes per 100k people: 778.3 – Number of violent crimes: 16,393 (24th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 164 (21st lowest) – Poverty rate: 18.2% (3rd highest)
1. Alaska | Violent crimes per 100k people: 837.8 - Number of violent crimes: 6,126 (12th lowest) - Murders reported in 2020: 49 (10th lowest) - Poverty rate: 10.1% (13th lowest)
1. Alaska | Violent crimes per 100k people: 837.8 – Number of violent crimes: 6,126 (12th lowest) – Murders reported in 2020: 49 (10th lowest) – Poverty rate: 10.1% (13th lowest)