The article explores Americans' perceptions of safety in their cities using Numbeo's Crime Index, a metric based on public sentiment. This index, unlike official statistics, relies on crowdsourced surveys to gauge feelings of safety in urban areas. The index uses a scale from 0 (very safe) to 100 (very dangerous), considering various crime aspects. Memphis, Tennessee, is identified as the city where Americans feel the least safe, with a crime index score of 78 in 2025. Residents in Memphis express concerns about violent crime and property theft, impacting their sense of security. Despite the high score, recent data shows a decline in crime rates in Memphis during 2024. Detroit and Baltimore also feature prominently as cities with high crime index scores, ranking among the top three. These cities face challenges related to economic decline, job losses, and increased poverty. The analysis reveals a correlation between economic hardship and elevated crime perception rates in particular cities. The overall National Index score is 49.2. The data emphasizes the importance of understanding public perception alongside official crime statistics. Visual Capitalist offers this analysis to provide a unique perspective on urban safety.