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The most dangerous cities in America in 2026

Violent crime is the prevailing theme

The most dangerous cities in America in 2026
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18/08/2026 14:00 ‧ 17 hours ago | StarsInsider

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America’s most dangerous cities are not necessarily the places most people would expect. Some are famous tourist destinations, while others are major business centers. What connects them is an unusually high level of violent crime compared with the number of people who live there.

Violent crime covers some of the offenses people fear most, including murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and more. And every year, the FBI releases its statistics of violent crime and ranks them per city. So, which cities in the US are considered the most dangerous? Click on to find out.

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