A unique neon sign illuminates the Tucson Inn at 127 W. Drachman in Tucson. 

 David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star

1. Tucson

Tucson had 724.51 violent crimes per 100,000 in 2012, a population of 531,535 and 43 murders.

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