The cities of New York city, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Memphis, Detroit, Baltimore, Dallas, and San Antonio represent 8.2% of the US population.
They are the top 11 cities with the most violent crime in the USA, representing over 20% of such crime. 1/5th the violent crime in the whole nation takes place in just 11 cities.
A curious person might wonder the reasons for these numbers, and what the cities have in common that help them make this list. It's not a simple thing, but there are some standout factors.
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