New Jersey Cities Ranked Among Top 100 Most Dangerous in America: Survey
According to a popular website, three locales in the Garden State have recently been ranked among America's 100 most dangerous cities.
A survey from NeighborhoodScout.com ranked the top 100 most dangerous cities in the nation with a population of 25,000 people or more.
That website based its rankings on the number of violent crimes — murder, forcible rape, armed robbery, aggravated assault — per 1,000 residents.
Top Five (With the Chances of You Being a Victim)
- Detroit (1 in 51)
- St. Louis (1 in 51)
- Memphis (1 in 52)
- Baltimore (1 in 53)
- Monroe, LA (1 in 55)
These are New Jersey's Most Dangerous Places
- #99 - Atlantic City
In a city known for gambling, you have a 1 in 116 chance of being the victim of a bad crime.
- #38 - Trenton
In Trenton, you have a 1 in 87 chance of being the victim of a violent crime.
- #9 - Camden
Your odds of being the victim of a crime in Camden are 1 in 63.
Other Cities in Our Region and Their Rankings
- 7. Wilmington, DE
- 10. Scranton, PA
- 20. Chester, PA
- 86. Dover, DE
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