In Which City Do You Feel the Least Safe?

St. Louis, Atlanta, and Orlando were among the cities with the highest crime rates

February 16, 2011 RSS Feed Print

Do you feel safe at Disney World? Did you know that Orlando—home to the Happiest Place on Earth—is tied for the third highest crime rate in the nation, and that St. Louis is first? Today U.S. News published information about cities with the top crime rates, based on analysis of recent FBI data from 2003-2009. [See a slide show of the 11 Most Dangerous Cities.]

But the FBI warns there are many variables affecting crime rate, including population density, modes of transportation available, concentration of youth, and even climate. The strength of law enforcement agencies is also a factor, a growing concern in the current financial climate, when many municipalities are cutting budgets. Also, the FBI’s website cautions, “one city may report more crime than a comparable one, not because there is more crime, but rather because its law enforcement agency, through proactive efforts, identifies more offenses.”

For these reasons, a city’s crime rate doesn’t always translate to a sense of danger or safety.

What do you think? In which city do you feel the least safe? Take the poll and post your thoughts below.

In which city do you feel the least safe?

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its ridiculous, Orlando is nothing but housing projects, abandoned buildings, drug dealers and murders. It used to be nice, but the City of Orlando is just too ghetto

dude of FL 11:52PM April 17, 2012

In my opinion in general Florida has the highest crime rate. It's very diverse population has something to do with it. Lots of people coming from different parts of the country migrated in Florida by boat or swim across the border which most of them has no legal papers for them be allowed to work in the state and that motivates them to sell drugs, rob stores & houses, and killed innocent citizens for them to survive. I am fond of watching news and i noticed the crimes happening here in Florida is just horrendous. Over 200 cases in Miami was never solved. I am very surprised Detroit has the highest ratings, i lived in Michigan for 15 years and i felt safer there, the people are nicer and polite compared to very RUDE drivers and very rude, unfriendly people in Florida. The only thing i can say about Florida is the nice weather and better economy...

Milanie of FL 8:25PM August 16, 2011

I've lived in Orlando for 13 years now and I'm counting the days until I can get out of here. This city is filled with gang bangers, and low class trash (just drive down Orange Blossom Trail and you'll get an eyeful of gang graffiti and drugged out hookers looking for a good time).

I absolutely adore Disney, and I always feel safe when I'm on Disney property. However, when I step back into the reality of Orlando, I want to run screaming in the other direction. Keep your car doors locked and your valuables out of sight when you're down here.

Jen of FL 2:09PM June 06, 2011

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