Why this site exists
Ask about safety in an American city and you usually get one of two answers: a scary list of "worst neighborhoods" or a shrug that says everywhere is fine. Neither helps when you are booking a hotel, choosing an apartment or deciding how to get home after a concert.
The reality is more useful. Most trips end without any problem. When problems do happen, they cluster in specific blocks, around specific transit stops and at specific hours. Knowing that turns vague worry into a few simple decisions.
What we publish
Today the site covers 356 cities across 50 states and Washington, D.C.. Each guide explains:
- which areas need extra care, and when;
- what kind of risk is involved, from car break-ins to street robbery;
- which parts of the city are better bases for your stay;
- the practical habits and local contacts that help if something goes wrong.
How we write
Our editorial team combines public crime reporting, local news coverage, official city sources and what residents say about their own neighborhoods. We describe streets and time windows rather than labelling whole communities, and we always include the safer side of each city. The full process is explained on our methodology page.
How the site is funded
Dangerous Neighborhoods is free to read. It is supported by advertising and may include affiliate links to travel services. That never affects how an area is described.
Get in touch
Spotted something out of date, or know a city better than we do? We would like to hear from you. Visit the contact page or write to contact@dangerousneighborhoods.com.