Last year, Richmond was the ninth-most dangerous city in America. This year, we’re number five. Woo-hoo! We’re movin’ on up!
The Morgan Quitno Safest City Award is based on a city’s rate for six basic crime categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft. All cities of 75,000+ populations that reported crime data to the FBI for the six crime categories were included in the rankings. In this year’s survey, 369 cities were considered for the award. Final 2004 statistics, released by the FBI on October 17, 2005, were used to determine the rankings.
Camden, perennially on the nation’s “most-something” list, so long as it’s bad, is number one for the second year in a row. (Take a bow, my former native state!) And Richmond, CA, the city that shows up in my searches for Richmond companies, is number 11. Friend! Way to go!
I’m thinking we should start a new slogan. Here are a few:
- Richmond: We’re not the murder capital of America yet, but we’re trying!
- What do you mean, the war is over? We’re not finished shooting down here!
- Who cares about crime? We’re building a new baseball stadium!
- Gas prices too high for you? Bring your car to Richmond. We’ll take care of it.
Your turn.
Love life on the edge? Come to Richmond, where danger is just around the corner!
Houston is 9th most dangerous big city while Round Rock Texas is one of the safest.
When Hosuton Astros players get sent to the minors, it’s usually to the Round Rock Express.
I guess it’s for the safety of the players.
It might be time to think about relocating if you have not found a full time job soon.
Eh. My neighborhood isn’t nearly as dangerous.
I stay out of the nasty places of Richmond, just as I knew what streets not to travel at night in NYC.
Of course, the danger increases if you’re young, poor, black, and involved in drugs. I am none of those.
Richmond. Doug Wilder. ‘Nuf said.
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