Whoa National Guard Troops going to Memphis

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McDad said:
This is one of 3 or 4 issues that, as a small government guy, doesn't worry me at all.

In fact, i find it odd that yall are so concerned with it. Weird being on the opposite side of an issue with folks I tend to have a lot in common with.
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I admit Im torn. I absolutely hate the federal power grab. But, yes, the city needs additional policing resources in the worst way.

There's noticeable drops in crime when the number of highway patrol in Shelby County goes from .4% to the force to 4.5% of the force. Very noticeable drops.
 
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85SugarVol said:
Great……

Glad I moved to Germantown.
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I'm about a mile away, East Memphis (Balmoral neighborhood). Thankfully, I rent and can uproot at anytime. But I've got a good deal on rent and I ain't scared, so I ain't leaving.

I work in West Memphis, Arkansas. The state troopers finally patrolling the interstate has already added 5-10 minutes to my commute each day. It's gonna end up taking me 45minutes to an hour each way after the National Guard gets here.

I'm sure downtown & Beale St. will appreciate a show of force, but I don't see anyway the National Guard can be effective here. I guess the NG could provide backup to the MPD clearing outstanding warrants. That would require the mayor, city council, & MPD to cooperate with them, though.

We don't have civil unrest. We have gang, culture, and drug problems. The National Guard is not equipped to spread out and deter those issues as they manifest. Geographically, Memphis is about the same square mileage as NYC with about 1/20th the population.

I guess we'll get a a modicum of temporary relief from glorified security guards protecting retail shopping & commerce centers.

@BigOrangeMojo. Memphis is a small city with big city problems and rotten infrastructure. Annexed way more than it could chew years ago. It's been steadily crumbling since. Let it fail.
 
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jvol1 said:
After thinking this over a bit, I'm not in favor. It seems designed to bring civilians into conflict with military which will escalate civil unrest instead of ease it. Having lived in Memphis for ten years, I'm in favor of anything that will help reduce crime, but it needs to be handled by law enforcement not military.
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How's that been working out for liberal run cities?
 
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CagleMtnVol said:
How's that been working out for liberal run cities?
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There are federal options that dont involve the military. Using military is just an accelerator for civil unrest. The notion that crime in these cities is some sort of crises now and not for the last 100 years is a conceit of the moment. Even "high" crime cities in the US are much better than in less developed parts of the world.
 
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Good the shithole Town needs it!

The problem in Memphis starts with the judges.
 
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jvol1 said:
There are federal options that dont involve the military. Using military is just an accelerator for civil unrest. The notion that crime in these cities is some sort of crises now and not for the last 100 years is a conceit of the moment. Even "high" crime cities in the US are much better than in less developed parts of the world.
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So the next time a natural or man made disaster happens the National Guard shouldn't be called up because it might lead to civil unrest?

I'd say the NG will be used much the way they were used in DC and that's in the more touristy areas that will free up the MPD & the feds to go into the "hoods" where the gangbangers live.
 
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CagleMtnVol said:
So the next time a natural or man made disaster happens the National Guard shouldn't be called up because it might lead to civil unrest?

I'd say the NG will be used much the way they were used in DC and that's in the more touristy areas that will free up the MPD & the feds to go into the "hoods" where the gangbangers live.
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the national guard running search and rescue or logistics is miles different from them acting as a policing force for a major metropolitan area not in an emergency situation.
 
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jvol1 said:
After thinking this over a bit, I'm not in favor. It seems designed to bring civilians into conflict with military which will escalate civil unrest instead of ease it. Having lived in Memphis for ten years, I'm in favor of anything that will help reduce crime, but it needs to be handled by law enforcement not military.
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Memphis police cannot nor had ever gotten it under control since about the 1970s .. try getting off the interstate and driving around I dare you 😂 I have family in Collierville and I ain’t doing it.. Downtown, Brownsville, no bueno
 
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LouderVol said:
the national guard running search and rescue or logistics is miles different from them acting as a policing force for a major metropolitan area not in an emergency situation.
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They won't be they will be providing extra security. They may hold someone until local or federal officers arrive but they won't be arresting people.

Isn’t the National Guard regularly deployed to events like the Super Bowl or when the US holds the Olympics or possibly even World Cup matches as extra security?
 
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Those cheerleading Trump's dictator-wannabe antics here... should the next Dem administration do the same to "red" cities?

Little Rock, Birmingham, Cleveland and KC, looking at you...

And, oh by the way, what happens to the crime rate in cities like LA, DC and Memphis when the NG leaves? Mhmmm. Or... perhaps you actually want more of your FEDERAL TAXES to fund law enforcement in these blue cities forever?

Mhhhmmm. That's what I thought.

Lastly, how is this not an admission of FAILURE by Blackburn and other Tennessee politicians? Their administrations have failed to quell violence in TN, and now they have to have the federal government step in to do their jobs. Pathetic.

Using the military for domestic law enforcement is illegal barring insurrection. Only a douchenozzle like Donald would try to normalize it.



### Top US Cities with the Highest Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (Based on 2024-2025 Data)

Crime rates can vary by source (e.g., FBI Uniform Crime Reports, local police data) and whether they focus on violent crime (homicide, assault, robbery, rape) or total crime (including property crimes like burglary and theft). The lists below draw from recent 2024-2025 analyses, as full 2025 data is preliminary. Rates are normalized per 100,000 residents. Note that smaller cities often have higher per capita rates due to concentrated incidents, while larger cities may have more total crimes but lower rates.

#### Top 10 Cities by Total Crime Rate (Violent + Property Crimes)
These rankings emphasize overall crime incidence, primarily from FBI data and analyses like Security.org and SafeHome.org for 2024, with trends holding into 2025.

| Rank | City, State | Total Crime Rate per 100,000 | Key Notes |
|------|-------------|------------------------------|-----------|
| 1 | Memphis, TN | 9,764 | Highest overall; driven by violent crime (2,437 per 100,000) and property theft. |
| 2 | Little Rock, AR | 8,250 | Aggravated assault dominates at 1,825 per 100,000. |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | 6,600 | Property crimes elevated, but violent rate down 50% since 2023 lows. |
| 4 | Birmingham, AL | 6,120 | Murder rate at 50.6; total includes high property burglary. |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO | 5,547 | 1,547 violent crimes; nonfatal shootings up 12% in 2024. |
| 6 | St. Louis, MO | 5,400 | High violent component (2,345 per 100,000 total). |
| 7 | New Orleans, LA | 5,200 | Gun violence and drug offenses push rates; tourism areas affected. |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | 5,100 | Highest murder rate among large cities at ~40 per 100,000. |
| 9 | Oakland, CA | 4,900 | Violent rate at 1,789; gang-related incidents prominent. |
| 10 | Cleveland, OH | 4,700 | Homicide rate ~40; property crimes like vehicle theft rising. |

#### Top 10 Cities by Violent Crime Rate
Violent crime is often the most concerning metric. Data from sources like the Council on Criminal Justice, FBI, and Freedom for All Americans (2024-2025 mid-year).

| Rank | City, State | Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 | Key Notes |
|------|-------------|--------------------------------|-----------|
| 1 | St. Louis, MO | 2,345 | Homicide rate 69.4; highest in US for cities >100,000 residents. |
| 2 | Memphis, TN | 2,437 | Gang violence and aggravated assault lead; 100+ homicides early 2024. |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | 2,050 | Down from peaks, but still elevated; fewest homicides in 50+ years in 2025. |
| 4 | Birmingham, AL | 1,746 | Homicide rate ~59; second-highest nationally. |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | 1,600 | Murder rate 40.9; violent crimes down but still top-tier. |
| 6 | Little Rock, AR | 1,825 | Assault-heavy; economic factors contribute. |
| 7 | Kansas City, MO | 1,547 | 144 homicides in 2024; shootings increased. |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | 1,557 | Homicide rate ~40; urban decay linked. |
| 9 | Oakland, CA | 1,442 | Gang and drug-related; proximity to ports exacerbates. |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | 1,021 | Murder rate 22.5; gun violence in concentrated areas. |

#### Additional Insights
- **Trends**: Overall US violent crime fell to 359 per 100,000 in 2024 (lowest in 20 years), with homicides down 15-33% in many cities from 2023 peaks. Property crimes rose 7% nationally, driven by vehicle thefts.
- **Caveats**: Rankings exclude very small cities (<100,000 residents) like Jackson, MS (homicide rate ~78) or Anniston, AL (3,434 violent per 100,000), as the query focuses on notable US cities. Data varies by reporting; FBI notes against simplistic rankings due to underreporting or methodology differences.
- **Sources**: Compiled from FBI UCR 2024 data, Council on Criminal Justice mid-2025 update, Security.org, SafeHome.org, and Axios analysis. For latest local stats, check city police portals.
 
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MontyPython said:
Those cheerleading Trump's dictator-wannabe antics here... should the next Dem administration do the same to "red" cities?

Little Rock, Birmingham, Cleveland and KC, looking at you...

And, oh by the way, what happens to the crime rate in cities like LA, DC and Memphis when the NG leaves? Mhmmm. Or... perhaps you actually want more of your FEDERAL TAXES to fund law enforcement in these blue cities forever?

Mhhhmmm. That's what I thought.

Lastly, how is this not an admission of FAILURE by Blackburn and other Tennessee politicians? Their administrations have failed to quell violence in TN, and now they have to have the federal government step in to do their jobs. Pathetic.

Using the military for domestic law enforcement is illegal barring insurrection. Only a douchenozzle like Donald would try to normalize it.



### Top US Cities with the Highest Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (Based on 2024-2025 Data)

Crime rates can vary by source (e.g., FBI Uniform Crime Reports, local police data) and whether they focus on violent crime (homicide, assault, robbery, rape) or total crime (including property crimes like burglary and theft). The lists below draw from recent 2024-2025 analyses, as full 2025 data is preliminary. Rates are normalized per 100,000 residents. Note that smaller cities often have higher per capita rates due to concentrated incidents, while larger cities may have more total crimes but lower rates.

#### Top 10 Cities by Total Crime Rate (Violent + Property Crimes)
These rankings emphasize overall crime incidence, primarily from FBI data and analyses like Security.org and SafeHome.org for 2024, with trends holding into 2025.

| Rank | City, State | Total Crime Rate per 100,000 | Key Notes |
|------|-------------|------------------------------|-----------|
| 1 | Memphis, TN | 9,764 | Highest overall; driven by violent crime (2,437 per 100,000) and property theft. |
| 2 | Little Rock, AR | 8,250 | Aggravated assault dominates at 1,825 per 100,000. |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | 6,600 | Property crimes elevated, but violent rate down 50% since 2023 lows. |
| 4 | Birmingham, AL | 6,120 | Murder rate at 50.6; total includes high property burglary. |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO | 5,547 | 1,547 violent crimes; nonfatal shootings up 12% in 2024. |
| 6 | St. Louis, MO | 5,400 | High violent component (2,345 per 100,000 total). |
| 7 | New Orleans, LA | 5,200 | Gun violence and drug offenses push rates; tourism areas affected. |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | 5,100 | Highest murder rate among large cities at ~40 per 100,000. |
| 9 | Oakland, CA | 4,900 | Violent rate at 1,789; gang-related incidents prominent. |
| 10 | Cleveland, OH | 4,700 | Homicide rate ~40; property crimes like vehicle theft rising. |

#### Top 10 Cities by Violent Crime Rate
Violent crime is often the most concerning metric. Data from sources like the Council on Criminal Justice, FBI, and Freedom for All Americans (2024-2025 mid-year).

| Rank | City, State | Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 | Key Notes |
|------|-------------|--------------------------------|-----------|
| 1 | St. Louis, MO | 2,345 | Homicide rate 69.4; highest in US for cities >100,000 residents. |
| 2 | Memphis, TN | 2,437 | Gang violence and aggravated assault lead; 100+ homicides early 2024. |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | 2,050 | Down from peaks, but still elevated; fewest homicides in 50+ years in 2025. |
| 4 | Birmingham, AL | 1,746 | Homicide rate ~59; second-highest nationally. |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | 1,600 | Murder rate 40.9; violent crimes down but still top-tier. |
| 6 | Little Rock, AR | 1,825 | Assault-heavy; economic factors contribute. |
| 7 | Kansas City, MO | 1,547 | 144 homicides in 2024; shootings increased. |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | 1,557 | Homicide rate ~40; urban decay linked. |
| 9 | Oakland, CA | 1,442 | Gang and drug-related; proximity to ports exacerbates. |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | 1,021 | Murder rate 22.5; gun violence in concentrated areas. |

#### Additional Insights
- **Trends**: Overall US violent crime fell to 359 per 100,000 in 2024 (lowest in 20 years), with homicides down 15-33% in many cities from 2023 peaks. Property crimes rose 7% nationally, driven by vehicle thefts.
- **Caveats**: Rankings exclude very small cities (<100,000 residents) like Jackson, MS (homicide rate ~78) or Anniston, AL (3,434 violent per 100,000), as the query focuses on notable US cities. Data varies by reporting; FBI notes against simplistic rankings due to underreporting or methodology differences.
- **Sources**: Compiled from FBI UCR 2024 data, Council on Criminal Justice mid-2025 update, Security.org, SafeHome.org, and Axios analysis. For latest local stats, check city police portals.
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Literally none of these cities are "red" cities...

They all have decades of Dem leadership and large populations of blacks...which of course is the perfect recipe for gang violence
 
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Rickyvol77 said:
Literally none of these cities are "red" cities...

They all have decades of Dem leadership and large populations of blacks...which of course is the perfect recipe for gang violence
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So you acknowledge you're racist. That's a start. Perhaps Donald will follow your lead someday.

How about Nashville (#18 most violent in the U.S.)? You good with the National Guard invading it, or is it "different" since its population is not mostly black?

### Top 25 Most Dangerous US Cities Ranked by Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 Residents (2024 Data with 2025 Trends)

"Dangerous" cities are typically ranked by violent crime rates (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents, as this metric best captures personal safety risks compared to property crimes. The list below compiles the top 25 from 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data, focusing on cities with populations over 50,000 for comparability. Smaller cities often dominate due to concentrated incidents, but I've included notable larger ones. 2025 mid-year trends (from Council on Criminal Justice and local reports) show overall violent crime down 4-15% nationally, with homicides dropping 15-33% in many cities, though rates remain elevated here.

Data sources include FBI UCR 2024, Security.org, SafeHome.org, Council on Criminal Justice, and analyses from USAFacts and Axios. Rates are per 100,000; note variations due to reporting differences (e.g., underreporting in some areas).

| Rank | City, State | Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 | Key Notes (2024-2025 Trends) |
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| 1 | Anniston, AL | 3,434 | Highest overall; small city with extreme assault and robbery rates. Homicides ~50; 2025 data limited but stable. |
| 2 | Memphis, TN | 2,501 | Tops large cities; 40.6 homicides per 100k. 25% homicide drop in early 2025, but aggravated assaults dominate. |
| 3 | St. Louis, MO | 2,082 | Murder capital (48.6 homicides per 100k in 2024); 33% homicide decline to 2025, lowest since 1960s. |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | 2,007 | 20.59 per 1,000 (2,059); fewest homicides in 60 years (203 in 2024). 25% drop in 2025. |
| 5 | Birmingham, AL | 1,746 | 58.8 homicides per 100k; second-highest murder rate. Slight uptick in assaults early 2025. |
| 6 | Oakland, CA | 1,789 | Gang-related; 3,640 total crimes per 100k in 2023 (2024 similar). Robberies down 43% in targeted areas. |
| 7 | Little Rock, AR | 1,825 | Assault-heavy (18.25 per 1,000); economic factors persist. Stable into 2025. |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | 1,557 | ~40 homicides per 100k; 43% homicide drop in 2024. Vehicle thefts rising. |
| 9 | Stockton, CA | 1,397 | Robbery and assault focus; property crimes add to danger. 2025 trends downward. |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | 1,547 | 144 homicides in 2024; nonfatal shootings up 12%. 2025 homicides down 20%. |
| 11 | Baltimore, MD | 1,600 | Highest large-city murder rate (40.9 per 100k); 18% decline in 2025 to 58.1 rate. |
| 12 | Milwaukee, WI | 1,597 | 15.1 per 1,000; homicides down to 132 in 2024 from 214 peak. |
| 13 | New Orleans, LA | 1,345 | 52.3 homicides per 100k; 15% drop in 2025. Truck attack highlighted risks. |
| 14 | Indianapolis, IN | 1,334 | Gun violence and robberies; community programs showing 10% improvement. |
| 15 | Washington, DC | 1,123 | 25.5 homicides per 100k (30-year low); 35% violent crime drop in 2024. Federal intervention in 2025. |
| 16 | Atlanta, GA | 1,379 | 24.63 homicides; 35% drop early 2025. Gang activity in growth areas. |
| 17 | Philadelphia, PA | 1,021 | 22.5 homicides; 16% decline to 26.4 rate in 2025. 86% firearm-related. |
| 18 | Nashville, TN | 1,124 | 104 homicides in 2024; 10% overall drop in 2025. Officer shortages. |
| 19 | Chicago, IL | 939 | 17.5 homicides; ranks 14th for >100k pop. 60-year low projected for 2025. |
| 20 | Minneapolis, MN | 1,245 | Post-2020 spikes; homicides down 25% in 2025. Community distrust issues. |
| 21 | Jacksonville, FL | 744 | Limited 2024 data; violent rate up from prior years. Stable property crimes. |
| 22 | Tulsa, OK | 1,180 | 15 homicides early 2025 (down from 17); clearance rate ~55%. |
| 23 | Pittsburgh, PA | 406 | 18.4 homicides; 9 in Q1 2025 (down). Firearm dominance. |
| 24 | Phoenix, AZ | 1,483 | Growth-related; 14.83 per 1,000. Slight decline in 2025. |
| 25 | Portland, OR | 498 | Violent low but property high (4,205); overall danger from thefts. Homicides 8.71. |

### Additional Insights
- **National Context**: US violent crime hit 359.1 per 100,000 in 2024 (lowest in 20 years), with 2025 mid-year showing further declines (e.g., 25% fewer motor vehicle thefts, 19% fewer burglaries). Homicides fell to ~5 per 100,000 nationally.
- **Trends and Factors**: Southern and Midwestern cities dominate due to poverty, gun access, and gang activity. Red states host 13 of top 20 homicide cities. Improvements stem from community policing, federal aid, and violence interruption programs.
- **Caveats**: Excludes tiniest cities (<50k) like Jackson, MS (78 homicides per 100k). Total crime (violent + property) rankings differ—e.g., Memphis leads at 9,764 total per 100k. FBI warns against over-reliance on rankings due to methodology changes. For 2025 full data, check FBI updates expected in fall.
 
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MontyPython said:
So you acknowledge you're racist. That's a start. Perhaps Donald will follow your lead someday.

How about Nashville (#18 most violent in the U.S.)? You good with the National Guard invading it, or is it "different" since its population is not mostly black?

### Top 25 Most Dangerous US Cities Ranked by Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 Residents (2024 Data with 2025 Trends)

"Dangerous" cities are typically ranked by violent crime rates (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents, as this metric best captures personal safety risks compared to property crimes. The list below compiles the top 25 from 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data, focusing on cities with populations over 50,000 for comparability. Smaller cities often dominate due to concentrated incidents, but I've included notable larger ones. 2025 mid-year trends (from Council on Criminal Justice and local reports) show overall violent crime down 4-15% nationally, with homicides dropping 15-33% in many cities, though rates remain elevated here.

Data sources include FBI UCR 2024, Security.org, SafeHome.org, Council on Criminal Justice, and analyses from USAFacts and Axios. Rates are per 100,000; note variations due to reporting differences (e.g., underreporting in some areas).

| Rank | City, State | Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 | Key Notes (2024-2025 Trends) |
|------|-------------|--------------------------------|------------------------------|
| 1 | Anniston, AL | 3,434 | Highest overall; small city with extreme assault and robbery rates. Homicides ~50; 2025 data limited but stable. |
| 2 | Memphis, TN | 2,501 | Tops large cities; 40.6 homicides per 100k. 25% homicide drop in early 2025, but aggravated assaults dominate. |
| 3 | St. Louis, MO | 2,082 | Murder capital (48.6 homicides per 100k in 2024); 33% homicide decline to 2025, lowest since 1960s. |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | 2,007 | 20.59 per 1,000 (2,059); fewest homicides in 60 years (203 in 2024). 25% drop in 2025. |
| 5 | Birmingham, AL | 1,746 | 58.8 homicides per 100k; second-highest murder rate. Slight uptick in assaults early 2025. |
| 6 | Oakland, CA | 1,789 | Gang-related; 3,640 total crimes per 100k in 2023 (2024 similar). Robberies down 43% in targeted areas. |
| 7 | Little Rock, AR | 1,825 | Assault-heavy (18.25 per 1,000); economic factors persist. Stable into 2025. |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | 1,557 | ~40 homicides per 100k; 43% homicide drop in 2024. Vehicle thefts rising. |
| 9 | Stockton, CA | 1,397 | Robbery and assault focus; property crimes add to danger. 2025 trends downward. |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | 1,547 | 144 homicides in 2024; nonfatal shootings up 12%. 2025 homicides down 20%. |
| 11 | Baltimore, MD | 1,600 | Highest large-city murder rate (40.9 per 100k); 18% decline in 2025 to 58.1 rate. |
| 12 | Milwaukee, WI | 1,597 | 15.1 per 1,000; homicides down to 132 in 2024 from 214 peak. |
| 13 | New Orleans, LA | 1,345 | 52.3 homicides per 100k; 15% drop in 2025. Truck attack highlighted risks. |
| 14 | Indianapolis, IN | 1,334 | Gun violence and robberies; community programs showing 10% improvement. |
| 15 | Washington, DC | 1,123 | 25.5 homicides per 100k (30-year low); 35% violent crime drop in 2024. Federal intervention in 2025. |
| 16 | Atlanta, GA | 1,379 | 24.63 homicides; 35% drop early 2025. Gang activity in growth areas. |
| 17 | Philadelphia, PA | 1,021 | 22.5 homicides; 16% decline to 26.4 rate in 2025. 86% firearm-related. |
| 18 | Nashville, TN | 1,124 | 104 homicides in 2024; 10% overall drop in 2025. Officer shortages. |
| 19 | Chicago, IL | 939 | 17.5 homicides; ranks 14th for >100k pop. 60-year low projected for 2025. |
| 20 | Minneapolis, MN | 1,245 | Post-2020 spikes; homicides down 25% in 2025. Community distrust issues. |
| 21 | Jacksonville, FL | 744 | Limited 2024 data; violent rate up from prior years. Stable property crimes. |
| 22 | Tulsa, OK | 1,180 | 15 homicides early 2025 (down from 17); clearance rate ~55%. |
| 23 | Pittsburgh, PA | 406 | 18.4 homicides; 9 in Q1 2025 (down). Firearm dominance. |
| 24 | Phoenix, AZ | 1,483 | Growth-related; 14.83 per 1,000. Slight decline in 2025. |
| 25 | Portland, OR | 498 | Violent low but property high (4,205); overall danger from thefts. Homicides 8.71. |

### Additional Insights
- **National Context**: US violent crime hit 359.1 per 100,000 in 2024 (lowest in 20 years), with 2025 mid-year showing further declines (e.g., 25% fewer motor vehicle thefts, 19% fewer burglaries). Homicides fell to ~5 per 100,000 nationally.
- **Trends and Factors**: Southern and Midwestern cities dominate due to poverty, gun access, and gang activity. Red states host 13 of top 20 homicide cities. Improvements stem from community policing, federal aid, and violence interruption programs.
- **Caveats**: Excludes tiniest cities (<50k) like Jackson, MS (78 homicides per 100k). Total crime (violent + property) rankings differ—e.g., Memphis leads at 9,764 total per 100k. FBI warns against over-reliance on rankings due to methodology changes. For 2025 full data, check FBI updates expected in fall.
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Racist? I stated pure fact...ask anyone who's worked law enforcement and they will most assuredly tell you the same thing. I didn't say ALL blacks commit crime, that's silly. But in terms of big city violent crime especially, 80-90% is related to gang violence and 65-70% are committed by African Americans. In fact it's so much so that if you removed all african american criminals altogether, murders, robberies and all gun violence in the US would be reduced to the likes of Norway and Iceland statistic wise.

And you might want to check the latest demographics for metro Nashville as well.
 
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