Violent crimes dropped across the United States by 4.4% in 2013 compared to the year before, according to estimates released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
But, despite the national improvement in crime rates – and improvement in some of the most dangerous states – Florida ranks among the top 10 most dangerous states in America, says, 24/7 Wall St.
There were nearly 90,000 violent crimes reported in Florida in 2013, or 460 per 100,000 residents, according to 24/7 Wall St. Rapes and aggravated assaults largely contributed to the state’s high crime rates, despite the incidence of rape falling more than 11% between 2012 and 2013. Property crimes were also high, with more than 3,100 committed per 100,000 Floridians in 2013, compared to only 2,700 nationwide.
In 2013, with a reported 972 murders, Florida ranked the 3rd highest in the nation.
To identify the most dangerous states in America, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed violent crime rates from the FBI’s 2013 Uniform Crime Report. Property crime rates also came from the FBI’s report. In addition to crime data, 24/7 Wall St. also reviewed median household income, poverty rates, and educational attainment rates from the 2013 Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Other states making the top 10 list of most dangerous in the nation, include Arkansas, South Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee, New Mexico and Alaska.
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