I think a popular misconception is that small-towns are safer than big cities. Calgary ------- 2011 Population: 1,096,833 2011 homicides: 10 Rate: 0

I think a popular misconception is that small-towns are safer than big cities. Calgary ------- 2011 Population: 1,096,833 2011 homicides: 10 Rate: 0.91 per 100,000 people Kalamazoo --------- 2011 Population: 74,262 2011 Homicides: 5 Rate: 6.73 per 100,000 So the homicide rate in Kalamazoo is 7.4 times higher. So much for small-town peace and quiet!