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15 Most Dangerous States in the United States You Need to Know

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The United States is enormous, but I managed to whittle it down to the 15 most dangerous states in no particular order.

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Here are the most dangerous states in the US, but don’t let this story deter you from visiting these destinations.

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Some areas are even unreachable without dog sleds or planes! These isolated areas allow many violent crimes, substance abuse, and sexual assault to slip under the radar.

Alaska

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While the state is beautiful, it has a high crime rate, with the most prevalent being assault and property offenses.

New Mexico

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Usually, the most violent crimes happen amongst people who know each other, so tourists are generally safe, but it’s best to be alert to your surroundings.

Louisiana

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The state has a high violent crime rate, averaging 5.8 per 1,000 people.

Arkansas

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The city has a very high homicide rate (the highest in the country), with an average of 68 murders per 100,000 residents, according to 2022 data.

Missouri

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