Alaska has the highest crime rate per 1000 people in 2022, with prevalent sexual assault and domestic violence. Road safety and emergency preparedness are challenges due to harsh winters and remoteness. There's criticism for its treatment of Indigenous communities.
New Mexico has high violent crime rates, especially burglary & theft. It struggles with emergency preparedness, more so in rural areas. The state faces drug trafficking issues. Albuquerque, Farmington, & Gallup are among its worst cities. New Mexico
Louisiana ranks 47th in finance safety, and 49th in emergency preparedness in the U.S. It had an 8.3% unemployment rate in Nov 2020. It has the third-highest rate of bullying incidents and leads in the highest homicide rate.
Mississippi ranks last in Road Safety & Emergency Preparedness and 49th in Financial Safety, reporting the second-highest fatalities per 100 million miles. Mississippi also faces high unemployment rates.
Texas is popular for its cowboy culture but also has a notorious side, ranking high in violent crime rates with over 131,000 cases reported in 2020 and being fifth in the nation for hate crimes. It also faced political scandals like Enron scandal.
Alabama's history is steeped in racial tension and discrimination. Despite progress, the state still ranks low in crime rates and emergency preparedness. Alabama has the fifth-highest assault rate and seventh-highest homicide rate.
Tennessee is among the top 10 most violent states with over 46,000 violent crimes reported in 2020. It also faces high poverty and safety concerns, along with criticism for handling the opioid epidemic poorly.