Southwest Journal newest research of 53 cities over 5,000 shows the state’s most risky places. The research links violent and property crimes to a complicated combination of factors including drug abuse and a dearth of high-paying jobs. Due to daytime robberies, carjackings, and shootings, Dillon media like WPDE advise against approaching certain districts. This exposé illustrates that Southern charm conceals a grim reality where safety is uncertain and economic concerns intensify social issues.