Based on 2016 stats, Alaska has been named the most dangerous state in the country.
24/7 Wall Street released its annual report on the "Most Dangerous States in America" on Friday.
By examining the FBI's 2016 Uniform Crime Report, which was released this week, the report found that Alaska is the most dangerous state in America, and concluded that Anchorage is the state's most dangerous city.
The report states that in 2016, there were 804 violent crimes per 100,000 Alaskan citizens, 52 murders and 409 adults per 100,000 residents were imprisoned.
Louisiana, Tennessee, Nevada and New Mexico rounded out the top five.
Nationwide, of the 10 most violent states, nine are either in the South or the West, while New England states made up half of the country's 10 safest states.
Overall, the violent crime rate rose in 38 states from 2015 to 2016. In 2016, the national rate was 397 violent crimes per 100,000 citizens, shy of the national violent crime rate at its peak in 1991, which was 758 violent crimes for every 100,000.
This report is actually a few months old, but I only saw it last night when my daughter sent it to me.
For the record Alaska has been in the top ten most dangerous states for about as long as I can remember.
However being number one is still a little unsettling.
When you grow up here, you just know to follow certain rules.
In the wilderness you make lots of noise and hang your food from a tree when you camp.
In the city you avoid certain areas, keep your neck on a swivel, and keep a dog in your home.
I have had more than my fair share of violent interactions, but virtually all of those occurred when I was a kid and sought out dangerous situations.
As an adult most of my scrapes with the criminal element come from working with people suffering with mental illness or behavioral problems.
I still think this is a beautiful place to live and visit, but I would caution that if you do keep your eyes open. Wide open.
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