From MSN news

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Worst Large Cities for Crime
Although Arizona has two of the most crime-ridden cities in the nation, their violent crime rates are relatively low.

1. Tucson, AZ
Tucson has one of the highest property crime rates in the country, especially larceny. On the bright side, Tucson has a low murder rate.

2. Memphis, TN-AR-MS*
Residents of Memphis contend with the nation's second-highest violent crime rate. In addition, the rate of robbery and burglary are among the nation's highest.

3. Miami, FL
Miami's violent crime rate is the highest in the nation, with especially high incidences of robbery and assault. Thankfully, the murder rate is relatively low.

4. Phoenix-Mesa, AZ
Phoenix-Mesa has one of the highest rates of auto theft in the nation.

5. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR
The Little Rock area has a high rate of property crime, especially larceny.

I've lived in 2 and 5.
And people wonder why i hate the South.

Pine Bluff AR also rates 2nd in worst small cities.

Comments

[mecurtin.livejournal.com]

where's a linky link? I can't find one on MSNBC, but I may be looking in the wrong place.

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http://houseandhome.msn.com/Move/BestandWorstCitiesforCrime.aspx