Camden, New Jersey
Camden used to be a major hub for manufacturing for companies like General Electric and RCA, but the city is now among the most dangerous American cities, according to NBC Philadelphia. In fact, Camden’s crime rate in 2012 was one of the worst in the entire nation – it was 6.6 times higher compared to the national average. According to Courier Post in 2019, there was a 19.5% drop in violent crimes and 16.9% in non-violent offenses. This is indeed great news, but the crime rate in Camden is still 225% above the national average.
Camden, New Jersey
Memphis, Tennessee
There’s a lot to see—like great museums, the Memphis Zoo and Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home—but this city has a reputation for being a high-crime area, and it’s not undeserved. According to the FBI, the crime rate in Memphis is at 1,142 for every 100,000 people – 209% above the national average. Even worse, people who have been Memphis residents for decades are starting to move out of the bustling city. It may be hard for other people to take it if the natives themselves cannot.
Memphis, Tennessee