America's diverse cities, each possessing its unique allure and challenges, hold an undeniable impact on the nation's broader social milieu. Among these challenges, violent crime, characterized by acts where offenders use or threaten to use force upon victims, pervades certain urban landscapes more intensely than others. Given that violent crime encompasses a range of offenses - from homicide to robbery, rape to assault - understanding which regions bear a heavier burden is crucial for devising effective crime-reduction strategies.