Safest (and most dangerous) states in the nation:

[Maggot]

Interesting, Virginia is 5th safest but they want to take away our Black Rifles:

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[Wyzrd]

Wyoming- The most heavily armed state in the US. Just over 500,000 people in the entire state... more antelope than people. I feel pretty damn safe living here!

 

[FatBoy]

TN is 45th? I'm calling bullshit on this study.

 

[W54/XM-388]

I'd say doing it by state is going to not be truly representative, as there can be can be many different experiences in the same state depending on location.

Even in Texas for example, there are some "dangerous" places and then there are other places where it's way too safe and the well paid overly large police department practically begs someone to make their day.

Many other states are the same way.

If you do it by state only, then smaller states without really large cities will appear to be safer.

 

[Blue Sky Country]

The most 'dangerous' areas of the country most often are also areas with the most draconian anti-gun measures...

 

[OldSalty]

I tend to use this general rule...its not always accurate but its a starting point.

《------------------------danger increases------------------------》
the wild->backwoods->country->small towns->suburbs->inner city

With country and small towns being the safest...

 

[gunsnjeeps]

TN is 45th? I'm calling bullshit on this study.

FBI Crime report for 2018. My guess is almost all of your violent crime is in Memphis.

 

[FatBoy]

FBI Crime report for 2018. My guess is almost all of your violent crime is in Memphis.

Probably. Fucking shithole.

 

[bschneiderheinze]

Illinois safer than MO I call bullshit

 

[MadDuner]

They weighted their rankings to make high population density a positive, and empty spaces with few people a negative. They rated low housing cost as a negative. So if you live in an area that’s not congested with million dollar condos - you don’t mean shit to these people. That pretty much mirrors the Democrap party’s view of the rest of America as well.

How we crunched the numbers for the worst states of 2019
We threw a lot of criteria at this one in order to get the best, most complete results possible. Using FBI crime data and the most recent ACS 2013-2017, this is the criteria we used:

Population Density (The lower the worse)
Highest Unemployment Rates
Low Median Income
Low Home Values
Low Levels of College Education
A lot of uninsured people
High Crime
High poverty
We then ranked each state from 1 to 50 for the criteria with a #1 ranking being the worst for the particular criteria.

Next, we averaged the rankings into one “Worst Place To Live Index”.

 

[nikonNUT]

Oh look... Blue, east coast states are the bluest... What are the chances? I feel pretty safe here in Arkansas knowing constitutional carry is a thing,

 

[OldSalty]

Oh look... Blue, east coast states are the bluest... What are the chances? I feel pretty safe here in Arkansas knowing constitutional carry is a thing,

2 words..

Little and Rock

 

[Alabusa]

Alabama is 44th...hahahaha....more dangerous than Illinois. But, we do have Birmingham. Sigh....

 

[armorpl8chikn]

That's right folks. Alabama is a very very dangerous place to live.
Stay out of Alabama.

 

[nikonNUT]

2 words..

Little and Rock

Fair enough. I've been all over Little Rock and never felt nervous. Hell, I've taken friends to the intersection of Woodrow and Asher just to show them Golden's Liquor and Beauty Supply (What? That shit cracks me up!) and spent alot of time on Thayer as there used to be a custom photo lab I used. I will say the only spot I think is a true no go at any time of the day or night is the Baseline/Geyer Springs area. Honestly, Hot Springs is worse. Weirdest most violent crime happens here but they keep quiet as it is a resort town. All in all I've never felt worried but maybe I'm just stupid. I do have my head on a swivel though...

Edited for English...

 

[niteshooter]

I think the danger scale follows this one:
More government and free shit
0.....................................................................10

Some streets in Houston and Austin I literally prayed I didn’t have to stop for a flat tire.
Other towns I could go in the store and leave the keys in ignition unlocked and know I don’t have to worry.
Diversity is a peculiar thing.

 

[nso123]

It is important to remember that the UCR that this data comes from is a voluntary report that is based on the numbers reported from local agencies. An example of this is the omission of any murders in Newtown in 2012. Also, from a research standpoint, the raw UCR numbers have not been released for several years, so we are left to only see the FBI's summary report.

 

[Snipe260]

That’s a liberal crock of shit spewing!

 

[OldSalty]

That’s a liberal crock of shit spewing!

You arent wrong...

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[Bender]

Wyoming is dangerous because I live here.

 

[atepointer]

The author should consider adding 'How to Lie with Statistics' to his library. Whether intentional or due to ignorance he has failed a basic premise of statistical analysis whether it be politics, sports betting....or real estate. Is it relevant? The practical utility of his results are meaningless when someone moves to say the 4th 'safest' state NJ, but is dodging bullets on the way to work in Atlantic City.

 

[tomcatmv]

I'd say doing it by state is going to not be truly representative, as there can be can be many different experiences in the same state depending on location.

Even in Texas for example, there are some "dangerous" places and then there are other places where it's way too safe and the well paid overly large police department practically begs someone to make their day.

Many other states are the same way.

If you do it by state only, then smaller states without really large cities will appear to be safer.

Totally agree about Texas, we live in Belton and there are more fricking LEO's than you can shake a stick at between city PD, Co Sheriff and constables.

 

[diggler1833]

Yeah! #43 here! That's just because we softened our drug manufacturring penalties under law while Texas and Arkansas are getting tougher.

Living surrounded by 300,000 acres of two WMAs, I can tell you that there are quite a few meth houses hidden "in them thar woods".

It's amazing to see how these small towns are ravaged by drug abuse and corresponding crime...it's also why I confront everyone who gets lost and ends up on my ranch with a gun in my hand...be polite, "be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet" was what Mr. Mattis said.

 

[Bama Fan]

Other than living in parts of B'ham, the worst thing that happens in Alabama is a fight between Alabama and Auburn fans.

 

[McReef]

@W54/XM-388 First, I’ll say you make an excellent point. I’d also say you can make those numbers say pretty much whatever you want, do you need to heavily salt any of these number crunching “studies”

Even in Texas for example... ...and then there are other places where it's way too safe and the well paid overly large police department practically begs someone to make their day.

I am almost certain you did not intend this the way my brain read it, but I couldn’t pass it up. ^That^ is not what I would call “safe”, that is what I call oppressed.

 

[W54/XM-388]

I am almost certain you did not intend this the way my brain read it, but I couldn’t pass it up. ^That^ is not what I would call “safe”, that is what I call oppressed.

It really depends on your point of view.

The little city I live in is populated with lots of suburban SUV driving helicopter soccer moms and they like to feel the warm tight embrace of state power that makes them feel all happy that them and their precious little spawn will always be safe no matter what stupidity they do and couldn't somebody please make sure nobody bothers or offends them.

(Also the same police department that 10 years ago the assistant chief told me that they weren't going to sign off on the forms if I wanted a suppressor, but I'm welcome to come back and they'll sign off if it's for a machine gun??)

 

[lht645]

Statistics don't lie. Liars use statistics.

 

[PatMiles]

New Mexico, 49th! Might have a wee bit to do with our liberal democratic governor, our liberal state legislature and the liberal mayor of Albuquerque who made the city a sanctuary city and then stands around with his Howdy Doody face while his sock puppet police chief tries to assure everybody that crime is on the decline.
STOOPID NEW MEXICAN VOTERS!!

 

[McReef]

It really depends on your point of view.

The little city I live in is populated with lots of suburban SUV driving helicopter soccer moms and they like to feel the warm tight embrace of state power that makes them feel all happy that them and their precious little spawn will always be safe no matter what stupidity they do and couldn't somebody please make sure nobody bothers or offends them.

(Also the same police department that 10 years ago the assistant chief told me that they weren't going to sign off on the forms if I wanted a suppressor, but I'm welcome to come back and they'll sign off if it's for a machine gun??)

Very true. I know a town or two in my area like that (don’t we all?).

What I was referring to specifically though is how this is almost always an illusion. Often, these towns tend to doctor their stats, so things are not as they may seem when reading the local “police notes”, nor is the truth properly reported for these kinds of statistical studies. The appearance of safety is paramount when people are paying good money for said safety.

Also, while a warm embrace by the local police feels quite cozy for some, it can be counterproductive (IMHO) when it comes to what I would call actual safety/security.