The 11 US Cities You Should Avoid in 2023 

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The US is a diverse and beautiful country, but not all of its cities are safe for travelers. Some have high rates of violent and property crimes, making them risky destinations for tourists.  

St. Louis is the most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 20,533 per 100,000 residents.

St. Louis, Missouri 

#1

Mobile is the second most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 16,212 per 100,000 residents 

Mobile, Alabama 

#2

Birmingham is the third most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 15,901 per 100,000 residents.

Birmingham, Alabama 

#3

Baltimore is the fourth most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 15,836 per 100,000 residents 

Baltimore, Maryland 

#4

Memphis is the fifth most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 15,583 per 100,000 residents 

Memphis, Tennessee 

#5

Detroit is the sixth most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 15,334 per 100,000 residents.

Detroit, Michigan 

#6

Cleveland is the seventh most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 14,517 per 100,000 residents.

Cleveland, Ohio 

#7

New Orleans is the eighth most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 14,185 per 100,000 residents.

New Orleans, Louisiana 

#8

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Shreveport is the ninth most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 13,978 per 100,000 residents 

Shreveport, Louisiana 

#9

Baton Rouge is the tenth most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 13,970 per 100,000 residents. 

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 

#10

Little Rock is the eleventh most dangerous city in the US, with a crime rate of 13,485 per 100,000 residents.

Little Rock, Arkansas 

#11

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