America’s 30 Most Dangerous Cities

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Oakland, California

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Just across the bay from San Francisco, Oakland has had lots of violence due to high levels of poverty and drug use. Like most large cities in the US, Oakland has issues with drugs, poverty, and violence, with a violent crime rate of 1,683 per 100,000 residents. Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime in this city, with a crime rate nearly four times higher than the national average, is one in 76. Yet it still is one of the favorite places to settle down, especially for Asian immigrants and seniors. With that in mind, it seems safe enough to visit. Just be aware of your surroundings.