Here's a surprise! According to a study by CQ Press, Saint Louis, Missouri is the most dangerous U.S. city! In 2009, St. Louis had 2,070.1 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. The national average is 429.4. Camden, New Jersey fell to #2, having topped the list in 2008, also in 2003 and 2004.
Coming in at number 3 was Detroit, followed by Flint, Michigan and Oakland California.
Congratulations, St. Louis, you're in the big time!
