These Are The Top 4 Most Dangerous Places In Florida

Most Dangerous Place in Florida

Most Dangerous Places In Florida: No doubt the city of Florida stands tall and bold for a lot of things which include food, culture, tourism and so many more which have spelled the city in permanent ink in the hearts of many.

America’s sunshine state has captured the hearts of many individuals with its fair climate and warmed the skin of many with its sun rays which fall on their skin.

Florida is an American state located in the southeastern part of the country with a population of over 21 million people. Florida was admitted as a state in 1845 as the 27th in America. The state is bordered by Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, to the east by the Bahamas and the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida and Cuba. The state of Florida spans 65,758 square miles and ranks 22nd in the area among US states.

Florida has experienced rapid growth since the mid-20th century in both its demography and economy. It is the fourth-largest economy in the United States of America.

Florida is popular for its beaches, beach resorts, amusement parks, warm and friendly climate, and nautical recreation, orange Orchards. It is home to world-class attractions such as Walt Disney World, Miami Beach draw, and Kennedy space center. With this, it attracts millions of visitors all year round. 

Like many cities of the world, Florida is a host to diverse ethnicities and creeds migrating from different parts of the globe to experience and partake of the better life package which the city offers.

Like every other urban city in the world, with all this good comes a degree of corruption that constantly tries to eat into the fiber of the state to tear down all it stands for. There are places in Florida that have become dangerous, infect too dangerous to visit if I must add. 

This article has a single goal and that is to take you on a short but exciting journey that will bring you to the knowledge of the most dangerous place in Florida. 

Florida Crime Chart

The following information has been extracted from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report and it sorts the crime rate and renders an expose on crime rates.

Crimes recorded include murder, robbery, aggravated assaults, and rape. The Florida state average for violent crime is 442 per 100,000 people and its state average for property crime is 2,138.9 per 100,000 people.

Most Dangerous Places In Florida (Florida City)

On the top of our list of the most dangerous place in Florida is Florida City. If you are asking the question, where should I not live in Florida? Well, here it is, Florida City.

Florida City is a small suburb of Miami and it prides itself as the Gateway to the Florida Keys. It sounds sophisticated and seems like the ideal place to reside with just a mention of its name to someone who has done little or no research on it. Unfortunately, Florida city falls below the expected standards and has more unexpected negativity than the positive.

The city has a population of 12,180 people. Florida City is most popular for murder crimes with its murder crime rate currently recorded as 32.8 per 100,000 people.

Diving Into Details

The Florida city holds a poverty rate of 40% which is four times the national average, with an average household income of $35,253. And its murder rate is over six times the national average.

With the above statistics, it’s quite clear that Florida State is not the choicest place to visit for many Americans and well-informed visitors or foreigners. Thinking of having an awesome vacation experience? Then stay away from Florida City. To visit the city unguided is to risk life and property for no good course.

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But if a visit to Florida City still intrigues you for any reason, then there is a part that is considered safer for you with little or no security threat. The northwest parts of Florida City are considered to be the safest. 

Hypothetically, the cause of increased and prevalent crimes in Florida City can be traced to its poverty rate. The town has very few employment opportunities for its residents. And with the situation on the ground the probability of having a better Florida city is quite slim as crime rates seem to be on the increase on a daily bases and at a consistent rate.

Marianna

Marianna as a city has a low population which makes it quite surprising that it could make it to number two on the ranking.  Crimes are mostly attributed and found commonly in places with high populations because it is assumed that everyone is in a constant battle for resources, facilities, and opportunities.

The city has crowded central neighborhoods which is where the crime rate is high and keeps multiplying. The poverty rate in the town is high owing to few opportunities that can allow people generate income for themselves.

The town has a murder rate of 41.37 per 100,000 people, with an average household income of $38,242. 

Your chances of getting robbed in the Marianna are quite high coupled with your chances of getting murdered. 

Lake City

In Lake City, neither you nor your belongings can be called safe. This means that you can enter Lake City with an iPhone and come back with just your pants on.

Lake City was originally named Alligator, it is the site of Florida’s largest civil battle. It is located between Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Quite a beautiful city if you ask me but more dangerous than beautiful in reality.

Lake City has a population of over 12,329 people and a corresponding poverty rate of 22.2%. The average household income in Lake City is $38,000.

Lake City has a violent crime rate that is three times the national average and is the third in the state for violent crimes. It has a relatively low murder rate of 16.5 per 100,000 people and most violent crimes take place in the eastern parts of the town.

Opa-Locka

Opa-Locka was founded by an aviation pioneer in 1922. It has iconic scenes that have been used by Hollywood for blockbuster movies, some of which you might recognize from blockbusters such as 2 fast 2 furious and Bad Boys II. This Hollywood attraction is due to its exquisite architecture which it prides itself in.

The city has a population of 16,501 people. An average household income of $21,523 and a poverty rate of 50.7%.

All of the above properties and accolade-worthy features have not stopped the invasion of crime in Opa-Locka. The crime has a high violent crime rate and is well known for car theft. About once every three days a car theft is bound to happen.

The city is the second most dangerous city for violent crimes in the whole of Florida. Its violent crime rate is 1,957 per 100,000 people. 

It has a property crime rate of 6,139 per 100,000 people. This is the sixth most dangerous property crime in Florida.

And it is plagued by a murder rate of 66.7 per 100,000 people.

Panama City Beach

You can call this place the spring break capital of the city. It has a name for tourism and attracts a lot of tourists, especially in the spring.

It has been speculated that the influx of visitors and tourists has been the motivation behind the increase in crime in the area.

Panama City has a population of 13,266 people. An average household income of $63,912 and a poverty rate of 4.7%.

Its violent crimes rate is established at 1,002 per 100,000 persons which makes it the 7th most dangerous in Florida.

The property crimes rate is 6,347 per 100,000 people making it the fifth most dangerous in Florida.

The city has a murder rate of 15.1 per 100,000 persons.

When the town is experiencing a high concentration of tourists during peak seasons are when you are advised to be extra cautious and careful.

Conclusion

Florida is a beautiful place to live in or visit, but like every other city, it has its own share of crime and criminal activity that bedevils it. You cannot just reside or visit anywhere in Florida, for your own safety it’s advised to trade where there are no land mines waiting to go off in your face.

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