It was reported that in the year 2009, over 439.5 violent crimes and 3,071.5 property crimes have occurred. But there are few states where the crime rate is very low and these places are often considered as the safest places on the earth to live.
The infographic below will depict brief information about most safest and dangerous places:
Safest places:
Maine:
Only peaceful state in United States with 120.2 crimes for every 100, 000 people.
Has the lowest incarceration rate.
Has smallest police force.
New Hampshire:
State with lowest murder rate.
It has abolished the death penalty act in 1964.
Only 8.1% of population is under poverty.
Dangerous places:
Louisiana:
Least peaceful state in United States.
For every 100,000 people over 542 police men are appointed to guard them.
It has 8th highest crime rate when compared to other states in the United States.
Nevada:
State with highest crime rate in the United States.
For every 100, 000 citizens, 654.7 crimes are recorded.