1 Ohio City Named Among The 'Most Dangerous Cities In America'

Do you feel like you live in a dangerous city? There's a possibility that you do, based on a new report that lists one destination in Ohio among the most dangerous places in the entire country.

Using recent crime data, Safe and Sound Security compiled a list of the 20 "most dangerous cities in America" in 2024, and one destination in Ohio found a spot on the list alongside cities like Memphis, St. Louis, New York City, Detroit and New Orleans, to name a few.

Ranking No. 8 overall, Cleveland has high rates of violent crime, with the most common crime being aggravated assault. Here's what Safe and Sound Security had to say about the safety issues concerning Cleveland:

"Cleveland is marked by high rates of violent crimes (16.27 per 1,000 residents), particularly aggravated assaults, which significantly affect the lives of its residents. The city's approach to tackling this issue includes comprehensive community engagement and policing efforts. These efforts are designed to address the underlying factors contributing to the high crime rate, striving to improve safety and reduce the victimization of its community members."

Check out the full report at getsafeandsound.com to read up on more of the most dangerous cities in the country. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Ohio locale named the "safest" city in the entire state.