The most crime-ridden states in America (murders, metro area, areas)

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by ja1myn

If that were the case, wouldn't all the border states be facing the same problems as NM?

Arizona is actually in the top 10, according to that list. California and Texas have so many people, that if that is an issue, it gets diluted. So, that may be the case.

[polo89]

Originally Posted by alphamale

Any Mexican border state.

Any state with large black cities.

Don't hate the messenger.

It's true. We Black males are dangerous mutha$%*!

[LILRAZORHOG]

Originally Posted by alphamale

Any state with large black cities.

Arkansas, Louisiana, South Carolina,Tennessee, and Florida have more small town/rural black populations.

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by South Jamaica,Queens boy

I'm surprised NM is up there but Michigan isn't

LOL, spoken like someone who has never been here. 90% of MI is nothing like what is pushed by the media.

NM being on the list and MI not on it doesn't surprise me in the least after having been through both States extensively.

[ABQConvict]

Much of the crime in New Mexico is related to heroin and other 'low-brow' drugs, especially in rural areas. In the cities, this translates to a bit of property crime with car break-ins and car thefts being the main issue.

The next biggest crime issue in NM is DWIs which are usually committed by people who are otherwise not engaged in criminal behavior.

For 99.9% of the population 99.9% of the time, it is a non-issue. It is not like you are taking your life in your hands every time you walk the dog. It is normal 'America' for all intents and purposes.

As far as violence spilling over the border from Mexico. No, not really. Except for the fact that contraband is smuggled through the border and driven out-of-state via the interstates, there is no real sizeable impact from Mexico unless you count seasonal agricultural workers, construction crews, and restaurant cooks.

[ja1myn]

Originally Posted by Bydand

LOL, spoken like someone who has never been here. 90% of MI is nothing like what is pushed by the media.

NM being on the list and MI not on it doesn't surprise me in the least after having been through both States extensively.

Yup. Michigan's just as boring as Ohio is if you're outside Detroit.

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by ja1myn

Yup. Michigan's just as boring as Ohio is if you're outside Detroit.

Glad you think so, keeps people away from beaches better than anything you have around.

[ja1myn]

Originally Posted by Bydand

Glad you think so, keeps people away from beaches better than anything you have around.

Watching people get offended over wicked dumb statements never gets old. It's actually why I still post around on CD.

[JayJay718]

Originally Posted by Bydand

LOL, spoken like someone who has never been here. 90% of MI is nothing like what is pushed by the media.

NM being on the list and MI not on it doesn't surprise me in the least after having been through both States extensively.

I think Detroit Flint Saginaw are dangerous grand rapids gets kinda sketchy (I've been there) I don't think NM is that bad(been there)

[hogsrus]

Well....I'm impressed, some no name, official looking website names a top 10 worst of anything and Kentucky didn't make the list. That's unheard of but, thanks. After reading almost all of this thread my complex is almost gone.