America's 10 most dangerous cities

Stockton, Calif. came in as the nation's 10th most dangerous city, according to preliminary figures recently released by the FBI, with 13.8 violent crimes per 1000 people in 2010.

Rockford, Ill.

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Rockford, Ill. came in as the nation's 9th most dangerous city, according to preliminary figures recently released by the FBI, with 14.5 violent crimes per 1000 people in 2010.

Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore, Md. came in as the nation's 8th most dangerous city, according to preliminary figures recently released by the FBI, with 14.6 violent crimes per 1000 people in 2010.

Little Rock, Ark.

Little Rock, Ark. came in as the nation's 7th most dangerous city, according to preliminary figures recently released by the FBI, with 15.2 violent crimes per 1000 people in 2010.

Oakland, Calif.

Oakland, Calif. came in as the nation's 6th most dangerous city, according to preliminary figures recently released by the FBI, with 15.3 violent crimes per 1000 people in 2010.

Memphis, Tenn.

Memphis, Tenn. came in as the nation's 5th most dangerous city, according to preliminary figures recently released by the FBI, with 15.4violent crimes per 1000 people in 2010.

New Haven, Conn.

New Haven, Conn. came in as the nation's 4th most dangerous city, according to preliminary figures recently recently released by the FBI, with 15.8 violent crimes per 1000 people in 2010.

St. Louis, Mo.

St. Louis came in as the nation's 3rd most dangerous city, according to preliminary figures recently released by the FBI, with 17.5 violent crimes per 1000 people in 2010.

Detroit, Mich.

Detroit took the number two spot according to FBI data, with 18.9 violent crimes per thousand people in 2010.

Flint, Mich.

Another Michigan city - Flint - came in as the nation's most dangerous city with 22 violent crimes per 1000 people, according to the FBI's 2010 crime stats.