* The source only includes data for metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) where at least 75 percent of the agencies within the MSA reported data and for which the principal city/cities submitted 12 months of complete data for 2020. Accordingly, the following large MSAs are not included: New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, St Louis, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Indianapolis.
Number depicted here shows only crimes which are known to police.
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Metropolitan areas with the highest aggravated assault rate in the U.S. 2024
In 2024, the Memphi metropolitan area had the highest rate of aggravated assault in the United States, with ** aggravated assault cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The Alexandria, Louisiana had the second most, with cases of aggravated assault per 100,000 inhabitants.
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FBI. (August 5, 2025). Metropolitan areas with the highest aggravated assault rate in the United States in 2024 (per 100,000 population) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/605626/us-metropolitan-areas-with-the-highest-aggravated-assault-rate/
FBI. "Metropolitan areas with the highest aggravated assault rate in the United States in 2024 (per 100,000 population)." Chart. August 5, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/605626/us-metropolitan-areas-with-the-highest-aggravated-assault-rate/
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Metropolitan areas with the highest aggravated assault rate in the United States in 2024 (per 100,000 population) [Graph], FBI, August 5, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/605626/us-metropolitan-areas-with-the-highest-aggravated-assault-rate/
