Top 25 US Cities with the Fastest-Growing Crime Rates In 2023

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Here are the top 7 things homeowners can do to secure their homes:

1. Install a Security System: Invest in a home security system with features like alarms, sensors, and surveillance cameras. These systems can deter potential intruders and alert you to any suspicious activity.
2. Reinforce Doors and Windows:
   • Upgrade exterior doors with solid cores and deadbolt locks.
   • Install window locks and reinforce glass with security film or laminates.
   • Use window and door sensors as part of your security system.
3. Outdoor Lighting:
   • Install motion-activated lights around entry points and in dark areas.
   • Well-lit exteriors can discourage burglars from approaching your home.
4. Secure Garage and Sliding Doors:
   • Strengthen your garage door with a security bar or smart lock.
   • Install security bars or rods for sliding glass doors to prevent forced entry.
5. Landscaping:
   • Trim bushes and trees near windows to eliminate hiding spots.
   • Keep your property well-maintained to signal that the home is occupied.
6. Home Automation:
   • Use smart locks, doorbell cameras, and Wi-Fi-enabled security devices.
   • Control and monitor your home security remotely with a smartphone app.
7. Safe Practices:
   • Always lock doors and windows when leaving home.
   • Don’t advertise vacations on social media, and use timers for lights to create the illusion of an occupied home.
   • Secure valuables in a home safe.

Remember that home security is not one-size-fits-all, and your specific needs may vary. Consider consulting a security professional to assess your home’s vulnerabilities and design a tailored security plan.

Here’s the list of the top 25 US cities with the fastest-growing crime rates along with their respective sources.

1	St. Louis, MO	[3][4]
2	Memphis, TN	[1][2][3][4][5]
3	Detroit, MI	[1][2][3][4][5]
4	New Orleans, LA	[2][3][4][5]
5	Washington, DC	[2][3][4]
6	Baltimore, MD	[3][5]
7	Milwaukee, WI	[1][2][3]
8	Albuquerque, NM	[2]
9	Denver, CO	[1][2]
10	Houston, TX	[1][2]
11	Chicago, IL	[3][6]
12	Indianapolis, IN	[5]
13	Atlanta, GA	[5]
14	Colorado Springs, CO	[5]
15	San Jose, CA	[5]
16	Oakland, CA	[2]
17	Cleveland, OH	[2]
18	Stockton, CA	[2]
19	Little Rock, AR	[2]
20	Baton Rouge, LA	[2]
21	Kansas City, MO	[2]
22	Nashville, TN	[2]
23	Philadelphia, PA	[6]
24	Dallas, TX	[2]
25	San Bernardino, CA	[2]

Sources: [1] SafeHome.org [2] 24/7 Wall St [3] Southwest Journal [4] WalletHub [5] Police1 [6] Brookings Institution

Citations:

[1] https://www.safehome.org/resources/crime-statistics-by-state/

[2] https://247wallst.com/special-report/2021/02/18/25-cities-where-crime-is-soaring-2/?amp=1

[3] https://www.southwestjournal.com/us-cities-with-highest-violent-crime-rates/

[4] https://wallethub.com/edu/cities-homicide-rate/94070

[5] https://www.police1.com/crime-prevention/articles/report-ranks-us-cities-with-increased-homicide-rates-in-2023-BeaNzXzmnnVlAw3b/

[6] https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-geography-of-crime-in-four-u-s-cities-perceptions-and-reality/

[7] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/30-u-cities-highest-violent-192626493.html

[8] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_crime_rate