What is the worst crime city in the U.S.?

According to the FBI's crime stats the U.S. city with the highest murder rate is New Orleans. Followed by Washington D.C. in second and in third place is Detroit, MI. I only included the worst of violent crimes, which is murder.

For statistis on other violent crimes and non-violent crimes in major cities go the the FBI's crime statistics web page.

Note:This was for the year 2009, which was the lastest they had available. It was noted also that 2009 was the 10th straight year that New Orleans had the highest murder rate in the nation.