The most dangerous city in the US in 2025 is Memphis, Tennessee. It has the highest violent crime rate in the country with 2,349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, including significant issues with gang violence, carjackings, and theft. Other cities with high violent crime rates include St. Louis, Detroit, Baltimore, and Little Rock, but Memphis consistently ranks as the most dangerous based on FBI crime data and law enforcement reports.
Why Memphis is the Most Dangerous
Memphis faces challenges such as:
- High levels of gang violence
- Frequent carjackings and thefts
- Resource constraints and police understaffing
- Socioeconomic disparities increasing crime risks
Additional Notable Dangerous Cities
- St. Louis, MO: High rates of homicide and aggravated assaults
- Detroit, MI: Burglary, shootings, and drug offenses
- Baltimore, MD: Gun violence and assaults
- Little Rock, AR: Robbery and aggravated assault
This information is based on the latest analysis of crime statistics from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and local law enforcement data for 2024 and early 2025.
