According to Neighborhood Scout’s latest report, two cities in Illinois have made it onto the list of the 100 Most Dangerous Cities in America. This ranking is based on violent crime rates, which include rape, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and other serious offenses.
For 2023, the data reveals that Danville and Rockford are notably high on the list. Danville, Illinois, is ranked 16th with a violent crime rate of 1 in 63 residents. Rockford follows closely, securing the 21st spot with a rate of 1 in 66 residents. These rankings reflect the number of violent crimes per 1,000 residents reported in each city.
The list, compiled from the most recent national data available for 2021 and released in October 2022, provides a sobering view of crime statistics. Bessemer, Alabama, tops the list as the most dangerous city with 33.18 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, indicating a 1 in 30 chance of being a victim of a violent crime.
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For further insights into how these rankings are determined and to explore the full methodology, you can read more here.
