Once again, thanks to FBI crime data analysis, they were able to determine the most dangerous cities in America.
Based on statistics collected across America, the FBI was able to break down which city is the most violent, prone to homicides and faces the highest rate of unemployment.
STORY: Most Dangerous Cities In America (PHOTOS)
The most troubling of all the factors is unemployment, which has a correlation with violent crimes, not directly but over time. According to the data, the list is dominated by towns like Detroit, New Haven and Baltimore.
STORY: The FBI List Of The 25 Most Dangerous Cities
The data also shows that unemployment will inevitably improve in these cities. But for those that remain plagued with violence, the outcome affecting unemployment looks bleak.
Let’s take a look at some of the most violent cities in America.
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Coming In At Number 10:
Stockton, CA
Population: 292,047
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 13.8
2010 Murders: 49
Median Income: $45,730 (8.9% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 18.4% (9.4% above national average)
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Coming In At Number 9:
Rockford, Ill.
Population: 156,180
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 14.5
2010 Murders: 20
Median Income: $36,990 (26% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 13.3% (4.3% above national average)
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Coming In At Number 8:
Baltimore
Population: 639,929
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 14.6
2010 Murders: 223
Median Income: $38,772 (22.7% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 7.4% (1.6% below national average)
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Coming In At Number 7:
Little Rock, Ark.
Population: 192,922
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 15.2
2010 Murders: 25
Median Income: $38,992 (22.3% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 6.8% (2.2% below national average)
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Coming In At Number 6:
Oakland, Calif.
Population: 409,723
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 15.3
2010 Murders: 90
Median Income: $51,473 (2.4% above national average)
Unemployment Rate: 11% (2% above national average)
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Coming In At Number 5:
Memphis, Tenn.
Population: 673,650
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 15.4
2010 Murders: 89
Median Income: $34,203 (31.8% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 9.9% (0.9% above national average)
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Coming In At Number 4:
New Haven, Conn.
Population: 124,856
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 15.8
2010 Murders: 22
Median Income: $38,279 (23.8% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 9.6% (0.6% above national average)
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Coming In At Number 3:
St. Louis, Mo.
Population: 355,151
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 17.5
2010 Murders: 144
Median Income: $34,801 (30.7% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 9.3% (0.3% above national average)
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Coming In At Number 2:
Detroit, Mich.
Population: 899,447
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 18.9
2010 Murders: 310
Median Income: $26,098 (48% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 12.7% (3.7% above national average)
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Coming In At Number 1:
Flint, Mich.
Population: 109,245
Violent Crime Per 1,000: 22
2010 Murders: 53
Median Income: $27,049 (46.1% below national average)
Unemployment Rate: 11.8% (2.8% above national average)
