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Philadelphia is not in the top 5 or, even 10, of the 25 Most Dangerous Cities in America.
Every year the FBI compiles a giant collection of data on crime in America.  Local precincts report everything from violent crimes to rape to art thefts and, in a stroke of good news, the most recent report shows that violent crime last year was at a five-year low.
Certainly didn't feel that way in Philadelphia last year but thankfully, we are #18 on the list!?
 
Here are the top 5 and for the full story, go here...http://yhoo.it/RAB9hh 
1. Flint, Mich. 
Flint reported 2,337 violent crimes per 100,000 people.  The city also reported 83 forcible rapes per 100,000 people. The national average is 26.8 forcible rapes per 100,000 people.
2. Detroit, Mich.  
Detroit reported 2,137 violent crimes per 100,000 people.
The city also reported 48.2 murders per 100,000 people. The national average is 4.7 murders per 100,000 people.
 
3. St. Louis, Mo.
St. Louis reported 1,857 violent crimes per 100,000 people. 
The city also reported 58.7 forcible rapes per 100,000 people. The national average is 26.8 forcible rapes per 100,000 people.

4. Oakland, Calif. 
Oakland reported 1,683 violent crimes per 100,000 people.
The city also reported 26.3 murders per 100,000 people. The national average is 4.7 murders per 100,000 people.
 
5. Memphis, Tenn. 
Memphis reported 1,584 violent crimes per 100,000 people. 
The city also reported 61 forcible rapes per 100,000 people. The national average is 26.8 forcible rapes per 100,000 people.