Depending on how you view the numbers in a new list of the safest U.S. cities, crime in Las Vegas can be bad or worse.

CQ Press ranked 338 metropolitan areas on per capita crime statistics reported last year. The report clearly suggests New Orleans is the most dangerous place in the country, with the city ranking No. 1 on the cities list and the metro area coming in No. 3 on the list of metropolitan areas.

Las Vegas was ranked No. 58 on the city list, but it was No. 4 on the list of metro areas.

Of course, there are critics of such rankings, including the FBI, which cautions that city-by-city comparisons are difficult because different law enforcement agencies compile information differently.

So while you can take the numbers with a grain of salt, just to be safe, remember to close your windows and lock your doors.

By Casino Connection Staff