California has some of the most dangerous cities in the county and some of its safest, according to a new study. San Bernardino and Los Angeles were ranked among the most dangerous.
The California cities of San Bernardino, Oakland andhave been ranked among the state’s most dangerous cities, according to a new study from WalletHub.
"Threats to safety in the U.S. come in many forms, from the continued presence of the COVID-19 pandemic andto mass shootings and traffic accidents," WalletHub’s financial writer Adam McCann said, describing the intent of the study. "No one can avoid all danger, however, and we take on a certain level of risk based on where we choose to live. Some cities are simply better at protecting their residents from harm," he added.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA - JULY 15: A large police presence Monday, April 17, 2017, outside North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino. The study included the 182 biggest U.S. cities and assessed how each protects its residents against crime and traffic accidents. The national rankings also considered natural disaster risk, financial safety and COVID-19 protections.