So why is St.Louis ranked as the most dangerous city in America?

Question

Would you dispute that,yes or no?

Answer 1

The statistic is based off of crimes committed within the limits of St. Louis City. The population of the city is about 300,000, but the surrounding St. Louis County contains nearly 1,000,000 people, and the Metro-East population is well over 500,000. I would say that for a city of 300,000 people, the crime is pretty high. But if you take into account the entire metropolitan area, the number drops significantly. Also, there are some areas of the city that are much more dangerous than others, like North St. Louis.

Answer 2

I am not surprised that St. Louis is ranked as the most dangerous city in America. My husband was on one of the St. Louis trains that runs through the city and witnessed a crazy woman yelling at everyone on the train. I also have heard many people complain that you should never stop in East St. Louis as it is very dangerous. I am from the suburbs of Detroit and am not surprised it ranked second. Coleman Young wanted to let the people of color to run the city and I am not being prejudiced but little good that did. Now Mayor Kilpatrick is in charge and one can see what good that did. Detroit used to be a model city when I was growing up. I blame bad leadership. Maybe if all races would have worked together, Detroit wouldn't be in the place it is now either. I think it is just a damn shame.

Answer 3

I have lived in Missouri all of my life (35 years) and being only a little over an hour south of St. Louis have frequented the city often. My children's eye doctors and dentists are there plus it is the best place to go shopping and has some of the best attractions for sports and amusement. I have to say that whether traveling there or alone, I have never been worried about my safety any more so than any other city I have been in nor the rural city that I live in now. There is always a certain amount of fear associated with being mugged or burglarized in any city, but with regards to worrying about being raped or killed, I have never been concerned with while in St. Louis. East St. Louis is a different story and don't feel that that area should even be considered as it is it's own little world over there. While the statistics may show that St. Louis is the most dangerous city in the U.S., I have a hard time believing it. It's a beautiful city with a lot to offer and it bothers me to have it's image tarnished this way especially while it should be celebrating it's World Series Championship. I also find it strange that the two highest cities are the same two that were facing off. Just my opinion though.

Answer 4

entrance of the building. So, as they say, I have been there; and know firsthand about crime and violence, and I also know that both are an integral part of living in any city in any major metropolitan area. Therefore, to dispute that St. Louis is, or at least can be, a dangerous place is ridiculous. The truth is that even if you're careful, safety is often an illusion. But to say that St. Louis (or any other city) is the worst is equally ludicrous. As I see it, and to paraphrase the "Love America or Leave It" slogan: "Hang In With the Cities, or Hang Out in the Cornfields". To me it's not primarily important whether or not the statistics are properly gathered, do or do not include St. Louis County, etc., etc. As is always the case, it is the perception of crime, not the reality that is the most frightening, and therefore matters the most. And I, for one, hated this article, refuse to be spooked by this kind of inflammatory, statistical hogwash, and very much regret the bad press it gives this fine, historical city. If I absolutely MUST worry about something, I guess it'll have to be about whether or not my car will start o.k. tomorrow or something like that. I don't have a lot of alternatives. Saddam's out being chased by the Feds and is no doubt a tad too busy being elusive to be worried about me; and my neighbor's in the hospital having his gall bladder removed; and not only can he not shoot straight enough to hit me, he's too sick at the moment to care.

Answer 5

The numbers that are tabulated do not paint an accurate picture. I have lived in the St. Louis area for about 14 years; moving here from Los Angeles.

I have found that the actual violence is actually pretty localized in a 15 block area in North St. Louis City. These acts seem to be against people who know each other. St. Louis is not like Los Angeles in that the people here grew up here. The grudges and problems fester over several generations and result in violence.

Would a person visiting St. Louis be attacked or killed? It is not very likely for at least two reasons; first, the attacker would not know who you were and thus would have little reason to bother with you. Second, you probably would not be in the 15 block danger zone that I mentioned earlier.

Is St. Louis dangerous? Only if you live in that 15 block area and your family was raised there.

Answer 6

I would disagree. I've lived in St. Louis for six years now. I use public transportation. I've been to multiple Cardinals games downtown, always taking the Metro Link. I ride a Metro Bus to and from work roughly twice a week. I ride my bike and hike in several local parks. I enjoy Forest Park especially, and living so close, we go there often. I attend concerts, and several festivals, in downtown and surrounding areas, every year. Never have I felt unsafe or in possible danger at any of these events. We are a big city and some parts of town are better than others, just like anywhere else. There are three million people in the small suburbs of St Louis who consider themselves St. Louisans, though they may not live within the city limits proper. This is a proud town, with so much to offer. Our Art Museum, History Museum, Science Center and Zoo are all oustanding, and free to the public. Forest Park is looking better than ever with the recent renovations following the anniversary of the 1904 Worlds fair. I'm truly suprised that more St. Louisans haven't defended their city in this post. Maybe they're still busy celebrating their World Championship baseball title!

Answer 7

Yes, I would dispute it. I live in the Suburbs of St. Louis. I go to the city off and on. I wouldn't say I am a regular, because I am busy with life, kids and school events in the outskirts of the city. However, I never feel hesitant to go downtown for anything. I am cautious, but I am cautious everywhere I go. I would feel less safe in large cities like Chicago, Atlanta, or Washington D.C. On the evening news, you hear of some crime, but not what I feel is an unusual amount. I think St. Louis is no different than any other city. I can't honestly believe St. Louis has more crime than Los Angeles or New York. Where are these statistics coming from? It is based on per capita? Yes - I feel as safe in St. Louis as any other city in America!

Answer 8

I Moved to Saint Louis a coulpe of years ago from the Bay Area and I will say that where ever they got this information from should definatly not be taken as the gospel truth. Is there crime in St Louis? Of course, but join the ranks. Crime is happening all over the country and it is a false sence of reassurance to think you can read anything from the media and think you are getting all of the facts. It just makes for good reading but seems to be very irresponsible reporting. You cant judge a city by their so called crime rate. I 'll say one thing though, I believe the police force in St Louis is very thorough about reporting crime were as a lot of cities may have not been forth coming with reporting all of the crimes that have happened in there cities. Now this is truly the first place I have lived in in this country and I was in the military and lived in a lot of different states. This has been the first state that I have not had to program myself on a daily bases to get used to hearing gun fire atleast two or three times a day. I'm still amazed at the fact of being able to drive in any neighborhood and not see people outside playing dominoes,hanging on the street corners or any zombie type loitering. It takes my breath away. Like I stated earlier I have been here for a few years and have heard no gun shot sounds and have seen no high speed car chases etc. Just big adventure and peaceful living. I give Saint Louis a BIG THUMBS UP for letting me finally have some peaceful worry free days and nights. I would like to add that the color of a persons skin does not make crime higher or lower ,but poverty and no education would bump crime up to the top of the list. If a person feels like they are worthless and have nothing to offer to the community they usually always act out of anger and commit crimes. My prayers continue and love for the USA

Answer 9

In response as to whether or not St. Louis is the most dangerous city in America, I would ask a different question: Who is the most dangerous person in the world, my next door neighbor or Saddam Hussein? In all liklihood, if my next door neighbor should suddenly wig out and blow my brains out with the gun I know he keeps for self-protection, I would undoubtedly opt for the former rather than the latter as the correct answer. This quirky point of view comes from entirely too much experience. I have been a resident of the city of St. Louis for 26 years, during which time I have unhappily had one car theft and a vandalism. Just last week, two young guys were arrested for shoplifting while I was standing in line at Walgreen's to buy milk. I also lived in Chicago during the horrific and terrifying rioting at the 1968 Democratic National Convention and experienced to my lifelong despair the terror and tragedy of urban crime and violence -- at its very worst. The neighborhood was so bad that during and for several days after the riots began, National Guardsmen, with their bayonets pulled, were stationed on both sides of the steps of the steep stairway that led to the entrance of the building. So, as they say, I have been there; and know firsthand about crime and violence, and I also know that both are an integral part of living in any city in any major metropolitan area. Therefore, to dispute that St. Louis is, or at least can be, a dangerous place is ridiculous. The truth is that even if you're careful, safety is often an illusion. But to say that St. Louis (or any other city) is the worst is equally ludicrous. As I see it, and to paraphrase the "Love America or Leave It" slogan: "Hang In With the Cities, or Hang Out in the Cornfields". To me it's not primarily important whether or not the statistics are properly gathered, do or do not include St. Louis County, etc., etc. As is always the case, it is the perception of crime, not the reality that is the most frightening, and therefore matters the most. And I, for one, hated this article, refuse to be spooked by this kind of inflammatory, statistical hogwash, and very much regret the bad press it gives this fine, historical city. If I absolutely MUST worry about something, I guess it'll have to be about whether or not my car will start o.k. tomorrow or something like that. I don't have a lot of alternatives. Saddam's out being chased by the Feds and is no doubt a tad too busy being elusive to be worried about me; and my neighbor's in the hospital having his gall bladder removed; and not only can he not shoot straight enough to hit me, he's too sick at the moment to care.

Answer 10

I don't agree with the statement that St Louis is the most dangerous city in the U.S for one minute.
Yes we hear about murders and police shootings about every day.. I'm not disputing we have crime here..but what about when the power was out here for weeks and there was no looting what so ever.
I think New Orleans and now Houston because of the people who have migrated there because of Hurricane Katrina makes Houston far more dangerous than St Louis..And Detroit I've been there once and didn't feel comfortable anywhere there..

Answer 11

It is not. I would walk in St Louis at night where as I would not go in some areas of DC during the day. The FBI did this to take the heat off of DC, Baltimore, LA, New Orleans, or New Orleans West (Houston). In those cities you have a huge population-wanting to copulate at 15 with 'baby's daddies' and ignore the social and moral structure needed to raise children. When 80% of a subset of the population in DC have single parents (moms only) without a moral male figure in their life then that leads to a break down in society. Futher, citizens are rewarded for this behavior by getting more economic outpatient care. St. Louis has far fewer citizens meeting this definition the least reason being that the population is smaller in total. Therefore, it is impossible for the crime statistics to make such conclusion unless the Feds are not accurately representing the data perhaps by ignoring the larger metropolitan area. St Louis metropolitan area citizens might be the fortunate beneficiaries of the crime actually staying in the 'hood' versus spreading out to the surround areas and double taxing the citizens (robbery and welfare).