FBI: New York City safest big city in America, Memphis least safe

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According to FBI crime statistics released this week, the level of crime in cities across America fell in 2008. Nationally, violent crime fell 2.5% versus 2007, property crime fell 1.6%, and arson fell 3.5%.

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The violent crime category is comprised of murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Property crimes include burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. Arson is a property crime, but its statistics are calculated separately.

Among cities with a population exceeding 500,000 residents, New York City tops the list of safest cities in America. The Big Apple saw a decrease of 4% in violent crime from 2007, handily beating the national average. The overall drop consists of a 9% decrease in assaults (the largest sub category), but is marred by a 5.4% increase in murder, 1.7% increase in rape and a 1.8% increase in robbery. New York City's per-capita crime rate hovers at 4.2%.

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After New York, America's safest cities are: San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego, El Paso, Honolulu, Denver, Boston, Las Vegas and Louisville.

And the U.S.'s least safe city? That distinction goes to Memphis, Tennessee, with a crime rate of 18% per capita, followed by Atlanta (16%), San Antonio (15.2%), Detroit (13.7%) and Milwaukee (13.4%). These rates reflect the total crimes detailed in the FBI's report divided by the population of the city.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/realclearpolitics/...s_safest_cities

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

"After New York, America's safest cities are: San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego, El Paso, Honolulu, Denver, Boston, Las Vegas and Louisville."

A guevo

Edited June 5, 2009 by TävôLuDô

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English only, please

[AlHayatZween 2]

Well, that's why i'm moving...

This place is beat now.

[mawilson 2,133]

Well, that's why i'm moving...

This place is beat now.

You are moving?

[AlHayatZween 2]

Well, that's why i'm moving...

This place is beat now.

You are moving?

i think so...

[Chica Yeyé 41]

English only, please

stfu, inculto

[mawilson 2,133]

Well, that's why i'm moving...

This place is beat now.

You are moving?

i think so...

Why? I thought you liked NYC

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Where are you moving to AHZ?

Edited June 5, 2009 by Randomizer

[AlHayatZween 2]

MaWilson, tried to send you a pm, but your inbox is full.

Brother AJ, Louisiana... but please know, that the Dirty South can never replace the love in my heart for Dirty Jerz.

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Good luck with the move!

[mawilson 2,133]

Don't go, Al Hayat! New York City won't be the same without you

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My wife and I rapidly approaching consensus of moving out to the Easton area next summer. It's depressing as heck out there but we're going to need the space.

[AlHayatZween 2]

Don't go, Al Hayat! New York City won't be the same without you

Thanks, guys.

Naww, i lost my groove a while back now... NYC won't even know i'm gone... (well, except for maybe my measley tax contribution.)

AJ, why do you need more space??!! Is there an announcement you have to make?

Edited June 5, 2009 by AlHayatZween

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No, nothing like that. Long story.