Top 9 in Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America.
Crime in Memphis - the most violent city in the world
Another southern city with a rich history of winning a "silver medal" in crime on this list: violence is as much a part of Memphis' identity as blues, barbecue, and FedEx. When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of a motel in April 1968, riots broke out in major cities across the country whose effects are still felt for more than half a century. next century. The loss of a charismatic leader, combined with the burning and looting of inner-city infrastructure that caused chaos, was a one-of-a-kind blow that brought the Civil Rights movement to a halt. stagnation and breakdown. In 2018, its violent crime rate was 1,943 per 100,000 - or 411% of the national average - including 186 homicides, more than half of which involved guns. The city has provided federal resources and manpower to reduce violent crime, increase background checks on gun buyers, and crack down on buyers who lie on gun apps.