Worried about sex offenders in your neighborhood? While it’s unlikely a stranger will target you or your family, knowing more about criminals in your area can help you make smarter decisions to protect your loved ones.
ASecureLife. com looked at all 50 states to determine which had the most sex offenders per capita. Below are their findings along with some resources and tips to help keep you and your family safer.
| States With the Most Sex Offenders | ||
| Rank | State | Registered sex offenders per 100,000 people |
| 1 | Oregon | 688 |
| 2 | Arkansas | 536 |
| 3 | Delaware | 491 |
| 4 | Michigan | 440 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 435 |
| 6 | South Dakota | 425 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 415 |
| 8 | Kansas | 362 |
| 9 | Tennessee | 359 |
| 10 | Florida and Mississippi |
356 |
| States With the Fewest Sex Offenders | ||
| Rank | State | Registered sex offenders per 100,000 people |
| 1 | Maryland | 125 |
| 2 | Indiana | 150 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 152 |
| 4 | Ohio | 158 |
| 5 | Massachusetts and Pennsylvania |
164 |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 176 |
| 7 | New Mexico | 182 |
| 8 | New Jersey | 183 |
| 9 | Iowa | 188 |
| 10 | Kentucky | 196 |
Source: ASecureLife. com