This Arizona Town Now on List of Most Dangerous in America

If you had arrived in Arizona in 1881, you would have found a territory rife with turmoil and lawlessness. The Arizona Territory, in the heart of the Wild Wild West, was not yet a state and, therefore, not subject to the laws of the federal government.

Intrepid travelers who made their way to the desert Southwest expected danger. Some even hoped for it.

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But we expect a different vibe in the twenty-first century. Even dyed-in-the-wool, multi-generational, prickly-pear cactus-flavored Arizonans expect law and justice.

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The Most Dangerous City in Arizona

A town in the heart of Arizona hasn't quite gotten the memo, and it's earned the dubious distinction of being the ninth most dangerous town in America.

The small mining town of Globe rose to glory when it was established in the 1880s. As mining and jobs left the area, the population shrank to just over 7,000 today. Despite the small number of inhabitants, the area has seen an unsettling rise in violent and property crimes, and it's become a hotbed of safety concerns.

Why Globe Ranks in the Top 10 Most Violent Small Towns in America

Nationally, Globe, Arizona ranks alarmingly high on crime rates. According to Roadsnacks, recent FBI data reports Globe has a violent crime rate of 1,593 incidents per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the national average.

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The data includes a high number of aggravated assaults, which contribute to its dangerous reputation. Property crime in Globe is rampant, with a rate of 5,017 incidents per 100,000 people.

These statistics place Globe in the top tier of dangerous towns across the United States.

YouTube user World According To Briggs looked at the Most Dangerous Towns in America. See for yourself what he says about Globe:

Sources: roadsnacks.net | onlyinyourstate.com | wallst.com | upgradedhome.com | Historical Marker Database: Globe | YouTube: World According to Briggs | Wikipedia