25 Most Dangerous Cities In The US In 2019
ADVERTISEMENT
3
23. New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is actually a pretty popular tourist hotspot, mainly because if its vibrant music scene, rich history, and round the clock party atmosphere. However what many people don’t often talk about is the fact that it’s actually quite dangerous, statistically. Business Insider writes that this city had 56.1 violent crimes per 10,000 residents in 2017 and 24/7 Wall St. notes that the city has some of the highest murder rates.
USA Today writes that in 2017 this touristy city had a violent crime rate of 1,121 per 100,000 residents and 157 homicides. The poverty rate here was 26.2-percent with an unemployment rate of 5.1-percent. Luckily mayor LaToya Cantrell has vowed to do something about it with a new program called Cure Violence.
ADVERTISEMENT
More on EscapeHere
-
DestinationChoosing where to retire in the US can be very overwhelming – so many great options and factors to consider! Regardless of whether you’re seeking an action-packed retirement or looking
-
Travel TipsTraveling for business or pleasure can easily derail your health and fitness regime.
-
DestinationYou may want to exercise caution if you’re thinking of traveling to one of the following 25 cities in the US!
-
DestinationDiscover the hidden gems in New York City only locals know about!
-
DestinationDiscover what America has to offer with these 20 interesting facts.
-
InspirationFrom not trusting your gut to posting on social media, we’ve covered 24 common mistakes female solo travelers make so that you don’t have to.
-
DestinationDiscover the all-female floor in the Grand Hotel in Norway, stroll through the fairy tale streets of Bruges, and 18 other safe European cities.
-
DestinationHere are some interesting facts about France that you should consider before traveling to the country of Love.
-
InspirationFemale solo travelers can feel safe in these 20 cities!
-
Travel TipsThese travel hacks will make your trip easier, cheaper, and more comfortable.
-
DestinationExplore every free and fun thing South Carolina has to offer with these 15 destinations!
-
DestinationWhen it comes to travel, one of the most important things to consider is safety.
-
DestinationThe United States is one of the best countries to go and explore because it has so much to offer.
-
AdventureThere are surreal landscapes all around the world, many which seem to be from another planet entirely and go well beyond the point of extraordinary.
-
DestinationThere’s nothing quite like getting out to sea and sailing the mighty waters and if you’ve ever experienced it, there’s a good chance you’re hooked.
-
AdventureA large swath of Europe’s landscape is occupied by the Balkan Peninsula, one of the continent’s oldest and largest settlements.
-
AdventureAromatic spice plantations, languid rivers, ancient cathedrals, and frothy waterfalls raise the bar when visiting Goa for the alabaster beaches, hypnotic swaying palms, and the easygoing nature of Goa’s people.
-
More from EscapeHere
-
We Recommend
EscapeHere.com is part of the Concourse Media network.
Comments