most murders per capita us
On Monday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a study that presented cities in America with the highest numbers of murders. And while murders per capita might present a better picture of just how dangerous a city is, the raw death toll in a city is undeniably jarring. Topping the list is Chicago with 500 murders, knocking down previous title-holder NYC to second with 419.
Police Employment, Officers Per Capita Rates for U.S. Cities Cities' police officer per capita rates vary depending on a range of factors. In 2016, police departments serving cities with populations exceeding 25,000 employed an average of 16.8 officers and 21.4 total personnel for every 10,000 residents. Washington, D.C., and Chicago recorded the highest tallies of officers per capita among big cities reporting data to the FBI.