Safest States in America - Violent Crime Rates
Violent crime rates, published annually by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), are the sum of each state's murder/manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault rates, all of which are set out in the rankings that follow. These rankings also include the three cities/towns (pop. > 10,000) in each state with the lowest violent crime rates per 1,000 inhabitants.
Among the ten safest states in America, three are located in New England, three in the Midwest, three in the West, and one in the South.
For the most dangerous states in America, click here.
1. Safest States in America: Maine
Total Violent Crime Rate: 119.8
--Murder/Manslaughter: 2.0
--Forcible Rape: 28.5
--Robbery: 30.3
--Aggravated Assault: 59.0
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: Kennebunk, Falmouth, Kittery.
2. Safest States in America: Vermont
Total Violent Crime Rate: 131.4
--Murder/Manslaughter: 1.1
--Forcible Rape: 19.9
--Robbery: 17.9
--Aggravated Assault: 92.5
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: Hartford, Milton, Essex.
3. Safest States in America: New Hampshire
Total Violent Crime Rate: 159.6
--Murder/Manslaughter: .8
--Forcible Rape: 30.2
--Robbery: 34.4
--Aggravated Assault: 94.3
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: Merrimack, Exeter, Gilmanton.
4. Safest States in America: South Dakota
Total Violent Crime Rate: 185.6
--Murder/Manslaughter: 2.6
--Forcible Rape: 54.8
--Robbery: 13.7
--Aggravated Assault: 114.6
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: Brookings, Vermillion, Yankton.
5. Safest States in America: North Dakota
Total Violent Crime Rate: 200.7
--Murder/Manslaughter: 1.5
--Forcible Rape: 34.8
--Robbery: 16.2
--Aggravated Assault: 148.1
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: Jamestown, Dickinson, Mandan.
6. Safest States in America: Utah
Total Violent Crime Rate: 212.7
--Murder/Manslaughter: 1.3
--Forcible Rape: 32.5
--Robbery: 46.6
--Aggravated Assault: 132.3
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: Saratoga Springs, Farmington, Heber.
7. Safest States in America: Virginia
Total Violent Crime Rate: 226.8
--Murder/Manslaughter: 4.4
--Forcible Rape: 19.2
--Robbery: 79.4
--Aggravated Assault: 123.9
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: Vienna, Manassas Park, Fairfax City .
8. Safest States in America: Wyoming
Total Violent Crime Rate: 228.2
--Murder/Manslaughter: 2.4
--Forcible Rape: 33.8
--Robbery: 14.1
--Aggravated Assault: 177.9
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: Evanston, Laramie, Gillette.
9. Safest States in America: Idaho
Total Violent Crime Rate: 228.4
--Murder/Manslaughter: 1.4
--Forcible Rape: 35.7
--Robbery: 15.8
--Aggravated Assault: 175.4
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: Rexburg, Moscow, Lewiston.
10. Safest States in America: Minnesota
Total Violent Crime Rate: 243.9
--Murder/Manslaughter: 1.4
--Forcible Rape: 34
--Robbery: 68.7
--Aggravated Assault: 139.8
Cities/towns with lowest violent crime rates: North Mankato, North Branch, Lakeville.
Source(s):
"Uniform Crime Reports," Federal Bureau of Investigation
Published by J.C. Grant
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3 Comments
Post a CommentWell, we're close to Utah anyway:)
LOL @ Abby! But, do you think it's true? Does the warmer weather contribute to crime? Hmmm, something to think about! cheers :)
The states with the longest, worst winters are the safest...people stay in cause its too cold out!