America’s Most Dangerous States – Page 3

Special Report

October 10, 2022 11:00 am

Last Updated: October 10, 2022 11:31 am

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10. Oklahoma
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 393.3
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 15,681 (20th highest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 6.8 (16th highest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 272 (18th highest of 41 states)
> Poverty rate: 15.6% (7th highest of 41 states)

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9. South Carolina
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 403.8
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 20,952 (12th highest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 9.9 (3rd highest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 516 (11th highest of 41 states)
> Poverty rate: 14.6% (8th highest of 41 states)

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8. Colorado
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 404.0
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 23,481 (10th highest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 5.6 (20th highest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 327 (14th highest of 41 states)
> Poverty rate: 9.7% (4th lowest of 41 states)

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7. Michigan
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 415.8
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 41,783 (2nd highest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 6.9 (15th highest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 695 (6th highest of 41 states)
> Poverty rate: 13.1% (15th highest of 41 states)

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6. Missouri
> Violent crimes per 100,000 people, 2021: 424.8
> Total violent crimes, 2021: 26,200 (7th highest of 41 states)
> Murders per 100,000 people, 2021: 9.3 (5th highest of 41 states)
> Total murders, 2021: 574 (9th highest of 41 states)
> Poverty rate: 12.7% (17th highest of 41 states)

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