Top 5 Dangerous Cities To Raise Children In The US

Childhood is very important for a child as it directly affects their emotional, social and physical development and therefore influences them as adults. That it why as a parent it is important to acknowledge the influence an area can have on the well being of the child.

The United States of America has witnessed a significant increase in crime rates this century. Here below you will find a list of cities that are considered … to raise a child.

1. Washington D.C

Washington D.C is first and foremost a risk area for terror attacks as it is the capital of the United States of America. It also has a poverty rate of 18.2% and an unemployment rate of 6.9% all of which have contributed to an increase in crime rates. In 2015 for example 162 murders have been committed and in 2018, 160.

1. San Bernardino, California

San Bernardino has a poverty rate of 33% and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. Experts have concluded that the lack of education, poverty and unemployment or at the root of the violent acts that are being committed. For example in 2015, 14 people were killed and 21 injured during an open fire at the Inland Regional Center.

1. Indianapolis, Indiana

The city of Indianapolis’s murder and rape rate are above national average. Its poverty rate is of 21.4% and its unemployment rate is at 5%. In December of 2016 for example, two teenagers were kidnapped as drug retaliation.

1. Stockton, California

The city of Stockton, California has a poverty rate of 25.8% and an unemployment rate of 9.6%. It has the 12th highest rate of violent crime in the United States of America. In 2013, teen serial killers were responsible for shooting and killing Armando Pina and several other victims.

1. Baltimore, Maryland

The city of Baltimore has a poverty rate of 24.2% and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. In 2011, 196 murder incidents had been recorded while in 2015, 344 murders had been registered. Baltimore is considered as the 2nd city with the highest murder rate in the United States.