Three South Florida cities are among the 100 most dangerous in the nation, according to a new study.
NeighborhoodScout.com released a new report Tuesday which ranks Homestead, Miami Beach, and Lauderhill in the top 100.
The rankings are based on the most recent FBI data using the number of violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crimes include murder, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault.
Homestead totaled 802 violent crimes, including 9 murders, and is considered safer than only 5 percent of other U.S. cities.
Miami Beach is not considered safer than any other U.S. city, with 941 violent crimes in the data collection period and residents standing a 1 in 11 chance of being the victim of a violent crime.
With 10 murders among 657 violent crimes, Lauderhill is considered safer than 9 percent of other U.S. cities.
Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.
- 1. Monroe, LA
- 2. Bessemer, AL
- 3. East St. Louis, IL
- 4. Camden, NJ
- 5. Detroit, MI
- 6. St. Louis, MO
- 7. Wilmington, DE
- 8. Alexandria, LA
- 9. Memphis, TN
- 10. West Memphis, AK
- 30. Riviera Beach, FL
- 38. Fort Myers, FL
- 40. Daytona Beach, FL
- 45. Homestead, FL
- 72. Miami Beach, FL
- 97. Sanford, FL
- 99. Lauderhill, FL