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Buffalo ranks 10th among violent cities

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Though violent crime decreased in Buffalo last year, the city still finds itself among the nation's most dangerous.

Buffalo ranks10th on Forbes magazine's list of America's most dangerous cities.

Detroit, St,Louis and Oakland sit atop the list.

FBI statistics show Buffalo with 1,238 violent crimes per 100.000 residents.

Detroit reported over 2,100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents.