Expectations of commercial real estate have fluctuated dramatically in the last few years. But what has stayed the same is the expectation that people are being taken care of. Of course, as a corporate tenant, safety should always be your number one priority. But how can you ensure the safety of your talent base when your location is plagued by crime? A recent analysis of crime data by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) revealed that reports of violent crimes have been rising in the country’s major cities. Trends gathered by the group indicated a rising number of homicides in the past few years, with 2021 figures ticking up 5% from 2020 but jumping 44% from 2019. What's worse is that along with increasing crime comes expensive ramifications. According to Forbes, "70% of Cities in the U.S. reported some increase in the cost of crime.” So not only are dangerous cities unlivable for citizens, but they are also extremely expensive to taxpayers. This is a double-edged sword for businesses looking for safe and affordable neighborhoods for their commercial real estate. Skyrocketing crime rates are a cross-national issue that is aggravated in certain hotspots. Read on to learn what America's most dangerous cities are and the crime statistics that separate them from the national average.