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Carbondale ranks top five on 25 most dangerous cities in Illinoi - KFVS12 News & Weather Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, Poplar Bluff. Carbondale ranks top five on 25 most dangerous cities in Illinois. According to a recent report, Carbondale is ranked 4th on the 25 most dangerous cities in the state. According to a recent report, Carbondale is ranked 4th on the 25 most dangerous cities in the state. Law Street Media used FBI data from 2013 to compile the list. It's based off of violent crime rates per 100,000 people. City leaders say they aren't surprised.