Wow! The Highest Ratio of Sex Offenders to Non-Offenders Is In The Northwest

There are almost 1 million registered sex offenders living in the U.S. or almost 300 people out of every 100,000 residents.

If that startles you, imagine how parents in Oregon must feel if they are aware that 688 out of every 100,000 people are registered as a sex offender, more than twice the rate.

Not All Sex Offenders are The Same

• Level One: Low risk of a repeat offense.
• Level Two: Moderate risk of a repeat offense.
• Level Three: High risk of repeat offense or a threat to public safety. Typically have previous convictions, predatory characteristics and a tendency toward violence.

Sex offenders must notify the community where they are living and register with local law enforcement.  However, what they are required to provide may be as little as a zip code, depending on the offender level status.

Which U.S. Cities have the Highest Ratio of Sex Offenders to Non-Sex Offenders

1. Wilmington, Delaware — One sex offender for every 107 residents
2. Orlando, Florida — One sex offender for every 143 residents
3. Sioux Falls, South Dakota — One sex offender for every 153 residents
4. Helena, Montana — One sex offender for every 160 residents
5. Las Vegas, Nevada — One sex offender for every 163 residents
6. Richmond, Virginia — One sex offender for every 163 residents
7. Bismarck, North Dakota — One sex offender for every 168 residents
8. Louisville, Kentucky — One sex offender for every 173 residents
9. Hartford, Connecticut — One sex offender for every 182 residents
10. Cheyenne, Wyoming — One sex offender for every 186 residents

Which U.S. Cities have the Lowest Ratio of Sex Offenders to Non-Sex Offenders

1. Irvine, California --- One sex offender for every 7,392 residents
2. Gilbert, Arizona --- One sex offender for every 4,474 residents
3. Scottsdale, Arizona --- One sex offender for every 4,327 residents
4. New York City, New York --- One sex offender for every 3,837 residents
5. Boston, Massachusetts --- One sex offender for every 3,504 residents
6. Chandler, Arizona --- One sex offender for every 3,055 residents
7. Portland, Oregon --- One sex offender for every 2,948 residents
8. Charleston, South Carolina --- One sex offender for every 2,653 residents
9. Arlington, Virginia --- One sex offender for every 2,644 residents
10. Glendale, Arizona --- One sex offender for every 2,542 residents

Check the Chelan County, WA or Douglas County, WA websites for registered sex offenders living near you

Read More:  The Top 125 U.S. Cities ranked by frequency of registered sex offenders, according to Security.org

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