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Ambridge Borough was recently ranked No. 2 on the list of “10 Most Dangerous Cities in Pennsylvania,” considered more dangerous than Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
The list, put out Friday by Home Security Shield--a company that offers home security and monitoring systems--says that a person has a one in 17 chance of becoming a crime victim in Ambridge.
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“Most dangerous” cities are ranked based on violent crime rates. When considering both property and violent crime rates, Ambridge ranked No. 4.
According to the 2012 statistics, Ambridge—with a population of 7,051—has an annual crime rate of about 60 per 1,000 residents. That includes 18.86 violent crimes and 41.27 property crimes per 1,000 residents each year.
Ranked at No. 1 was Chester, PA, which received the title of “Pennsylvania’s Most Dangerous City.” New Castle ranked No. 3 and McKees Rocks ranked No. 4.
Other cities that made the list include:
5. Harrisburg
6. York
7. Sellingsgrove
8. Philadelphia
9. Duquesne
10. Reading
The walk will go from 4th and Merchant to 11th Street starting at 8 pm. Anyone can join the walk at any point throughout the route.