Memphis, TN is considered to be one of the most dangerous cities in America. StatisNostics takes a deep dive.

Many studies have been done to find the most dangerous cities in the country. In nearly every one, Memphis, Tennessee makes the list. But why? What makes Memphis so dangerous? 

When Memphis was run through the database StatisNostics.com, it showed some alarming data. The city has the maximum crime score of 100 and close to 2,000 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. According to the database, 1 in 53 individuals in Memphis will be a victim of a violent crime. Using U.S. census government data, StatisNostics shows Memphis’s Fire/EMS average response time as 12 minutes compared to Chicago’s average response time of only 5 minutes. Based on this data, it’s evident why Memphis, Tennessee is listed as one of the most dangerous cities in America.

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1. StatisNostics. “Public Safety Data.” StatisNostics, statisnostics.com/publicsafety?address1=6416%2BMORIAH%2BRUN%2C%2BMEMPHIS%2C%2BTN%2B38115. Accessed 9 Jan. 2024.