The Top 10 Safest And Most Dangerous Cities In The US

The Stiletto ^ | November 15, 2006 | The Stiletto

[theothercheek]

Morgan Quitno Press recently published its 13th annual ranking of the safest and the most dangerous cities in the US with populations of at least 75,000, based on the rate of murders, rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, burglaries and motor vehicle thefts reported to the FBI. The 2006 ranking of the 371 cities meeting the criteria was based on final 2005 FBI statistics (released Sept. 18, 2006).

Human Events reports that in 2005 the mayors of the Top 10 Safest Cities in America were evenly divided between Republicans (Greece, NY; Cary, NC; Colonie, NY; Mission Viejo, CA) and Democrats (Irvine, CA; Troy, MI; Newton, MA; Amherst, NY; Brick Township, NJ). The mayor of Coral Springs, FL, is an Independent.

In contrast, nine of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America were run by Democrats in 2005 (Gary, IN; Youngstown, OH; Oakland, CA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Camden, NJ; Compton, CA; Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO). Flint, MI had a Republican mayor in 2005.

The Stiletto recalls that it was a Republican mayor – one Rudy Giuliani – who brought order, peace and prosperity to New York City, long written off as "ungovernable."

NOTE: This is the second item in a feature called "The Daily Blade," and it follows an article titled, "The Time Is Still Not Right For Hillarycare."

[goldstategop]

Move to a small town and the risk of being murdered/raped is cut to zero.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus

[L98Fiero]

What's the elephant in the room here? ANyone?

[proud_yank]

In contrast, nine of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America were run by Democrats in 2005 (Gary, IN; Youngstown, OH; Oakland, CA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Camden, NJ; Compton, CA; Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO). Flint, MI had a Republican mayor in 2005.

Anyone know of any links to show the gun control policies of these cities???

[nralife]

"In contrast, nine of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America were run by Democrats in 2005 (Gary, IN; Youngstown, OH; Oakland, CA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Camden, NJ; Compton, CA; Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO). Flint, MI had a Republican mayor in 2005."

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No New Orleans? Sounds like New Orleans has been getting a bad rap, though you do need to watch your step there.

[goldstategop]

They're all anti-gun. I wouldn't live in those places if you paid me to. Its not worth the risk to one's life and limb.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus

[Future Snake Eater]

Gary, IN? Huh. I'd always thought it fell into the Midwest style, everyone-knows-their-neighbor category.

[misterrob]

Nah, you just die of boredom

[EGPWS]

In contrast, nine of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America were run by Democrats in 2005

Minneapolis has to be #1, however that is focused on theft only. (via government)

[EGPWS]

Gary, IN? Huh. I'd always thought it fell into the Midwest style, everyone-knows-their-neighbor category.

I lived there for a few months a long time ago and actually I knew my neighbors well.

Hence, I NEVER unlocked or opened the door after dark.

[FreedomPoster]

I'll say it. High correlation to a high percentage of blacks in the population.

And it pains me to say it. But it's true, and it's a cultural issue that's it's un-PC to point out, that we can't address unless we're willing to discuss it forthrightly.

Which we aren't.

[fieldmarshaldj]

"Flint, MI had a Republican mayor in 2005."

Huh ? No, it didn't. Donald Williamson has been the Mayor of Flint since 2003, and he is most assuredly a 'Rat. Flint hasn't had a Republican Mayor since Paul Visser in 1973.

[EGPWS]

And it pains me to say it. But it's true, and it's a cultural issue that's it's un-PC to point out, that we can't address unless we're willing to discuss it forthrightly.

Which we aren't.

Bill Cosby is...

[proud_yank]

I'm not surprised.

[lafroste]

Well, not Zero. Someone was murdered in my small town in 1958.

[atomicpossum]

Once again, St. Louis gets misclassified because of the city/county split. If you're not from here, you won't understand it.

Most of us here just laugh at the very suggestion that we're living in a hell hole...

[goldstategop]

You're right. Decades ago that was a horror. If the rest of America could be like our small towns, we'd all be better off.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus

[proud_yank]

I'll say it. High correlation to a high percentage of blacks in the population.

Which correlates directly to race-based welfare, which always produces a very negative impact to a community.

Simple economics, want to produce more of something- subsidize it. Produces lots of fatherless children for more welfare checks, and keeps mothers hooked on the dole. Bigotry at its absolute worst, in my opinion.

[goldstategop]

Agreed. Our inner cities were safe before the 60s. Today they are hellholes in which one wrong look at someone is enough to get you killed. Liberalism's compassionate policies have spawned this Lord Of The Flies netherworld that we read about in our newspapers and see on our evening newscasts.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus

[perez24]

I grew up in the dreaded City of St. Louis and still go back there to visit family.

There are places in the both the city and county (many more in the city naturally) that are dangerous. Avoid them and there's absolutely no problem.