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Also... why is it that when looking at "safest" cities we only consider murder/violent crime rates? What about the risk of getting in an automobile accident, suicide rate, natural disasters, rates of diseases, etc.? The latter factors are far more likely to kill an average Joe than a random act of violence.
Also... why is it that when looking at "safest" cities we only consider murder/violent crime rates? What about the risk of getting in an automobile accident, suicide rate, natural disasters, rates of diseases, etc.? The latter factors are far more likely to kill an average Joe than a random act of violence.
I'm very struck at the list of unsafe cities, because several of them -- DC, San Fran, Nashville, Houston, Indy, -- are generally considered attractive places to live, while several of the safest cities -- Fresno, El Paso, New York, LA -- are often way down the list of places many people choose to move.
Like all politics, all crime is local.
It's a neighborhood phenomenon, not a city-wide one because you don't live and work in a whole city--only sections of it. You can find unbelievably gorgeous and safe neighborhoods in Baltimore or Detroit. You can also find slums in both cities. You can find high crime and gangs in NYC or LA. And you can also find streets lined with million dollar apartments.
If I were relocating I'd look for the job I wanted first, then find a safe NEIGHBORHOOD, in or around that city. Fact is crime has been on a downward trend for decades in most places and the bad neighborhoods anywhere are pretty easy to recognize and avoid. All the other considerations like weather, amenities, transportation, would be a matter of personal preferences--with the exception of public schools, which would be very important if I had little kids.
One blanket crime statistic is virtually useless for characterizing many of these massive cities. Bel Air compared to South LA? The disparity reveals vastly different criminal makeups, with nether neighborhood being accurately described by the city's blanket statistic. I can imagine similar similar cases for other cities. Further, many cities will vary from this list, probably, if we were looking at violent crimes (not property crime).
Can't believe Seattle didn't make the list. I thought it only had a couple of homicides so far this year and had a huge population. I'd love to live there---after their earthquake.
Can't believe Seattle didn't make the list. I thought it only had a couple of homicides so far this year and had a huge population. I'd love to live there---after their earthquake.
Seattle: super low violent crime rate and murder count, but high in property crime.
very few people know that El Paso is consistently rated on of the safest cities in the US and with it nearly perfect climate, low COL and in business friendly Texas its a no brainer for me in this poll.
I knew El Paso was safe but having been there I wouldn't live there if it was the safest city in the world. Just not for me.
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I'd love to live there---after their earthquake.
