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2025 Ranking Reveals America's Most Dangerous College Towns

8/18/2025

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An analysis ranks the most dangerous college towns in America for 2025 using crime data from May 2023 to May 2025.
Gainesville, Florida, has the highest crime rate at 179 crimes per 10,000 residents, followed by Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 149.
Experts stress the need for safety awareness and planning for students in these towns.
Other towns of concern include Iowa City, Cedar City, and East Lansing, each facing unique challenges.

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Story summary

An analysis ranks the most dangerous college towns in America for 2025 using crime data from May 2023 to May 2025.
Gainesville, Florida, has the highest crime rate at 179 crimes per 10,000 residents, followed by Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 149.
Experts stress the need for safety awareness and planning for students in these towns.
Other towns of concern include Iowa City, Cedar City, and East Lansing, each facing unique challenges.