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Country overall: Low Medium Risk Deprived urban areas: Medium Risk
Street crime takes place, including petty and violent crime, particularly in deprived urban areas. The country's liberal gun laws give it the highest incidence of fire arms related crime among developed nations. The United States remains a target for terrorist groups but there has been some success in addressing the threat since 9/11. Parts of the country are susceptible to natural hazards such as floods, fires, extreme weather and earthquakes.
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Deprived urban areas
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