why is baltimore considered as one of the most dangerous cities in th e US to live?

Question

im planning to settle in baltimore...ive read an article that the crime rate in baltimore is one of the highest in the US

Answer 1

City Crime Rankings (12th Edition) ranks Baltimore second only to Detroit among the most dangerous American cities over 500,000 in population. According to crime statistics there were 269 murders in Baltimore in 2005, giving it the highest murder rate per 100,000 of all U.S. cities of 250,000 or more population. Though this is significantly lower than the record-high 353 murders in 1993, the murder rate in Baltimore is nearly seven times the national rate, six times the rate of New York City, and three times the rate of Los Angeles. In addition, other categories of crime in Baltimore have also been declining, although overall crime rates are still high compared to the national average. The rate of forcible rapes has fallen below the national average in recent years; however, Baltimore still has much higher-than-average rates of aggravated assault, burglary, robbery, and theft and a local news survey, though unscientific, recorded that over 75% of respondents felt that Baltimore City is no safer.

Though the crime situation in Baltimore is considered one of the worst in the nation, city officials have pointed out that most violent crimes, particularly murders, are committed by people who know their victims and who are often associated with the illegal drug trade.
So iguess it would be better u stay unknown if u shift there.

Answer 2

Most of the very violent crimes in Baltimore are drug-related. Unless you're on an active drug corner you're probably safe from being murdered at random. That being said there are still burglaries, muggings, ag-assaults, etc. It varies from neighborhood to neighborhood and I would suggest doing your research before deciding where to live. Baltimore is a safe city for most who live and work there, but crime still exists on the fringes of some of the most expensive properties in some of the hottest areas. Do your research and ask around. Once you get in the swing of it you'll find its a great place to live.

Answer 3

Have you ever visited Baltimore? Name a city in the U.S. that doesn't have crime. Some neighborhoods are pretty scary, but it has it's plus side though, close to the beach, NYC, etc. Just pick your neighborhood carefully, lock your doors, watch your surroundings, and don't road rage. I live in the DC area, and it seems you are just as likely to get shot in some parts of this city as anywhere else in the U.S. I hear about a shooting almost every night somewhere in the DC area, so you may not be any safer here.

Answer 4

living in baltimore i can tell you that it is a very safe city if you know where you are going, downtown is very safe but west baltimore and areas such as cherry hill are high in violent crimes due to drug related activities

Answer 5

Its not like they are random murders or muggings in the whole city. Most of it is,of course, drug realted shootings etc. Stay out of the crappy parts and its a nice place!