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Do you live in the most dangerous city in Michigan?
"Dangerous" as defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary, involves "possible injury, pain, harm, or loss." While a place that is considered dangerous to some might not be considered dangerous to others, there are concrete statistics that solidify just how unsafe a city is in comparison to other locations.
Crime rates (further broken down by types of crimes committed) are a good indicator that a city's safety ratings might be struggling. For example, if a city has high violent, property, or organized crime rates, it will not rank among the safest places to travel to or live in.
According to a list compiled by Safe and Sound Security, the most dangerous city in Michigan is Detroit. Detroit ranks as the 5th most dangerous city in the U.S. with aggravated assault being their biggest problem.
Here's what Safe and Sound Security had to say about the safety issues in Detroit:
"Detroit is often cited in discussions about urban decay and crime in America. Detroit has a violent crime rate that remains significantly high at 20.59 per 1,000 residents, the city faces challenges, with aggravated assaults and robberies being particularly prevalent. Economic hardships and population decline have contributed to these high rates. Nonetheless, Detroit has been working toward revitalization and crime reduction through various social programs and community initiatives to curb violence and promote a safer community."
For a continued list of the 20 most dangerous city across the country in 2024 check out getsafeandsound.com.