50 most dangerous cities in the world in 2024 (list and photos)

50 most dangerous cities in the world in 2024 (list and photos)

Violence and other criminal activities make a city dangerous for residents and tourists. Although numerous people find crime shows thrilling on large screens, crime is not something to joke about in real life. The most dangerous cities in the world are known for high crime rates that make them unsafe for locals and visitors.

A view of the Walls of Paseo de la Princesa in San Juan in Puerto Rico and Ciudad de México
A view of the Walls of Paseo de la Princesa in San Juan in Puerto Rico and Ciudad de México. Photo: canva.com (modified by author)
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While travelling is one of the greatest joys humans have, certain places need you to take extra precautions. This list of the most dangerous cities in the world is primarily based on the average number of homicides per 100,000 people. It also considers the reported cases of theft, murder, property vandalisation, and other crimes.

Overview of the most dangerous cities in the world

Ranking CityHomicides per 100,000Population
1 Tijuana, Mexico138 per 100k2,297,216
2Acapulco, Mexico111 per 100k852,622
3Caracas, Venezuela100 per 100k2,901,918
4Ciudad Victoria, Mexico86 per 100k386,000
5Ciudad Juárez, Mexico86 per 100k1,604,085
6Irapuato, Mexico81 per 100k592,953
7Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela78 per 100k964,000
8Natal, Brazil75 per 100k890,480
9 Fortaleza, Brazil69 per 100k2,703,390
10Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela69 per 100k423,000
11Cape Town, South Africa66 per 100k4,978,000
12Belém, Brazi65 per 100k2,432,000
13Cancún, Mexico64 per 100k1,045,005
14Feira de Santana, Brazil63 per 100k610,000
15St. Louis, United States of America61 per 100k272,610

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Most dangerous cities in the world

Different cities in the world face different issues. Even so, some cities are more dangerous than others. Here is a list of the top 50 most dangerous cities in the world based on the reported homicide rates.

50. New Orleans, United States of America - 30 killings per 100k people

Canal Street is New Orleans' main street with shopping, dining, and entertainment
Canal Street is New Orleans' main street with shopping, dining, and entertainment. Photo: Getty Images
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 37
  • Population: 376,971

New Orleans is one of the most dangerous cities in America. The Big Easy killings were the city's leading cause of death until 2018. At the moment, the murder rate in New Orleans is about 37 per 100,000 people. The human population in the city is about 383,997.

49. Chihuahua, Mexico - 38 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of Chihuahua City at night
An aerial view of Chihuahua City at night. Photo: Getty Images
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 38
  • Population: 878,062

Chihuahua City has been ranked as one of the most violent cities in the world. Cases of gang violence are quite high. The rate stands at 30 murders per 100,000 residents. Chihuahua City is located about 150 miles from the Mexican-American border and is Mexico's fourth most dangerous city. The population is about 3,741,869 people.

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48. Teresina, Brazil - 38 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of the city of Teresina, Brazil
An aerial view of the city of Teresina, Brazil. Photo: Getty Images
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 38
  • Population: 1,060,000

Teresina is located in Brazil's northeastern region and is known for its scenic national parks. Even so, it is one of the poorest urban areas in the country. At the moment, the homicide rate in Teresina stands at 38 murders per 100,000 residents. The population is about 1,060,000 people.

47. Durban, South Africa - 39 killings per 100k people

The ocean and beach against Golden Mile coastal city skyline and blue sky in Durban
The ocean and beach against Golden Mile coastal city skyline and blue sky in Durban, South Africa. Photo: Getty Images
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 39
  • Population: 2,786,046

Durban is an eastern coastal South African city and is one of the most dangerous cities in South Africa. The homicide rate in Durban is 39 murders per 100,000 residents as of 2018. The population is about 2,786,046 people.

46. Detroit, United States of America - 39 killings per 100k people

A panoramic view of dusk in Detroit
A panoramic view of dusk in Detroit. Photo: Mike Kline
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 39
  • Population: 632,464

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Detroit is the largest city in the midwestern state of Michigan. It is best known as the birthplace of Motown Records. The homicide rate in Detroit is 39 per 100,000 people. Detroit's human population is 639,115 as of the last census.

45. Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa - 39 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of Table Mountain and Lion's Head Peak in Nelson Mandela Bay
An aerial view of Table Mountain and Lion's Head Peak in Nelson Mandela Bay. Photo: @jamesh1977
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 39
  • Population: 1,296,000

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is one of eight metropolitan municipalities in South Africa. It is located on the shores of Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape Province. Nelson Mandela Bay's homicide rate is 39 per 100,000 people, and the human population is about 1,296,000.

44. João Pessoa, Brazil - 41 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of João Pessoa
An aerial view of a water body in João Pessoa. Photo: @Anderson Alcantara
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 41
  • Population: 800,323

João Pessoa is a coastal city near the Paraíba River in eastern Brazil. It is known for its baroque and art nouveau architecture. João Pessoa is one of the most violent cities in the world, with a homicide rate of 41 per 100k people. It has a population of over 800,323 people.

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43. Reynosa, Mexico - 41 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 41
  • Population: 704,767

Reynosa is a border city in the northern part of the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Mexican anti-cartel was successful in dismantling the Gulf and Zetas cartels. Even though this was a significant step in curbing drug trafficking, the crime rate in Reynosa, Mexico, is still high. The population is 968,000 people.

42. San Juan, United States of America - 42 killings per 100k people

Hotels line Condado Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean in San Juan
Hotels line Condado Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean in San Juan. Photo: @Laurie Chamberlain
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 42
  • Population: 345,000

San Juan joined the list of the most dangerous cities globally after Hurricane Maria in 2017. The homicide rate spiked after the storm. In addition to the increased crime and killings rates, San Juan has also been struggling with economic crises. The human population is 345,000 people.

41. Distrito Central, Honduras - 43 killings per 100k people

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An aerial view of Distrito Central, Honduras
An aerial view of Distrito Central, Honduras. Photo: Hugo Caballero / EyeEm
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 43
  • Population: 1.1 million

Distrito Central, Honduras, is formed by the old municipalities of Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela, and it covers an area of ​​1,502 km². It is the most violent of the three Northern Triangle countries of Central America. The homicide rate in Distrito Central, Honduras, is 43 per 100k people. The current human population is about 1.1 million.

40. Guatemala City, Guatemala - 44 killings per 100k people

A panorama of Guatemala City early in the morning
A panorama of Guatemala City early in the morning. Photo: @Sergio Mendoza Hochmann
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 44
  • Population: 3,095,000

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, in Central America. It is known for its colonial paintings and religious carvings. The homicide rate is 44 per 100k people, and many other crimes have been recorded in this urban area. The population in this city is about 3,095,000 people.

39. Valencia, Venezuela - 44 killings per 100k people

A panoramic view of the city against the sky in Valencia
A panoramic view of the city against the sky in Valencia. Photo: @hiurich granja
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 44
  • Population: 1,983,000

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Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo State and the third-largest city in Venezuela. Valencia was one of the safest cities globally until the political and economic situation in Venezuela worsened. Today, the homicide rate is about 44 per 100k people. The human population is about 1,983,000.

38. Recife, Brazil - 44 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of Recife in Brazil
An aerial view of Recife in Brazil. Photo: @Gonzalo Azumendi
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 44
  • Population: 4,305,000

Recife is the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Pernambuco. It is known for its many rivers, bridges, islets, and peninsulas. Recife is also known for its dynamic cultural and entertainment scene and burgeoning regional technology hub. Even so, the crime rate is quite high, and the homicide rate is 44 per 100k people. The current population is about 4,305,000 people.

37. Manaus, Brazil - 44 killings per 100k people

The Manaus skyline
The Manaus skyline. Photo: @Adriana Fuchter
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 44
  • Population: 2,063,689

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Manaus is located on the banks of a river in northwestern Brazil. The Família do Norte was particularly famed for causing chaos in Manaus until 2018. The homicide rate is 44 per 100k people, and the human population is about 2,063,689 people.

36. Salvador, Brazil - 44 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 44
  • Population: 2.9 million

Salvador is the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia and is a popular tourist destination. Over the last three consecutive years, Salvador has experienced a significant decline in the murder rate from 51 to 44 murders per 100k people. Its population is about 2.9 million people.

35. Tepic, Mexico - 45 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 45
  • Population: 591,000

Tepic is the capital of Nayarit state in western Mexico. Over the past few years, Tepic has experienced a sharp increase in gun-related killings. There has also been a regional rise in clashes between rival drug gangs, and the homicide rate is at 45 per 100k people. The population is about 591,000 people.

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34. Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil - 46 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 46
  • Population: 451,000

Campos dos Goytacazes has an area of 4,032 square kilometres, making it the largest municipality in the state by area in Brazil. The country has had an inordinate share of violent crime over the last several decades. Campos dos Goytacazes is one of the most affected cities, with a homicide rate of 46 per 100k people. The population is over 451,000 people.

33. Ensenada, Mexico - 47 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of Ensenada City at night
An aerial view of Ensenada City at night. Photo: @Ralph Crane
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 47
  • Population: 357,801

Ensenada is the fourth-largest municipality in Mexico, with a land area of 19,526.8 square kilometres. Ensenada is one of six Mexican cities with an increase in violent crime. The homicide rate is 47 per 100k people, and the current population is about 357,801 people.

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32. San Pedro Sula, Honduras - 47 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of San Pedro Sula, Honduras
An aerial view of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Photo: Hugo Caballero/ EyeEm
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 47
  • Population: 982,000

San Pedro Sula is a city in the Sula Valley of northern Honduras. It is known as one of the country’s main transport hubs. In 2013, San Pedro Sula was ranked as the murder capital of the world. The killing rate was a staggering 187 murders per 100,000 residents. The rate has dropped to 47 per 100k people. The population is about 982,000 people.

31. Celaya, Mexico - 47 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 47
  • Population: 718,000

Celaya is located in the southeast quadrant of Mexico. It has recently emerged as a hot zone for violent crime. The homicide rate in Celaya is 47 per 100k persons. The current population is about 718,000 people

30. Cali, Colombia - 47 killings per 100k people

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An aerial view of Cali, Colombia
An aerial view of Cali, Colombia. Photo: @Juan Madrigal Photo
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 47
  • Population: 2,264,427

Cali is a Colombian city in the Valle del Cauca department, southwest of Bogotá. Cali is one of the most dangerous cities globally due to the recent increase in Guanajuato state's violent criminal gang activity. The homicide rate is 47 per 100k people, and the human population is about 2,264,427.

29. Macapá, Brazil - 47 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of Macapá, Brazil
An aerial view of Macapá, Brazil. Photo: @Tiago Orihuela
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 47
  • Population: 519,000

Macapá is the capital of Amapá state in Brazil's North Region. It is on a small plateau on the Amazon in the southeast of the state of Amapá. The leading causes of violence in Macapá are interpersonal violence, drug-gang activities, and conflicts between the police and locals. The homicide rate is 47 per 100k people. The population in Macapá is about 519,000 people.

28. Maturín, Venezuela - 47 killings per 100k people

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  • Homicides per 100,000: 47
  • Population:s 775,000

Maturín is the capital of the Venezuelan state of Monagas. It is known as a centre for instrumental exploration and development of the country's petroleum industry. The homicide rate in Maturín is 47 per 100k people, and the population is about 775,000 people.

27. Palmira, Colombia - 47 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 47
  • Population: 355,712

Palmira is a city and municipality in southwestern Colombia in the Valle del Cauca Department. It is the second largest city in the Valle del Cauca, behind Cali. Recently, Palmira has been ravaged by unending terrorist violence and civil wars from drug cartels. The homicide rate is 47 per 100,000 persons, and the population is about 355,712 people.

26. Coatzacoalcos, Mexico - 48 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 48
  • Population: 310,698

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Coatzacoalcos is a major port city in the southern part of the Mexican state of Veracruz. The city has experienced a rise in violent criminal activities in recent years. Organised criminal gangs have increased their activities in Coatzacoalcos. The homicide rate is 48 per 100,000 persons, and the population is about 310,698 people.

25. Aracaju, Brazil - 49 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of a beach in Aracaju, Brazil
An aerial view of a beach in Aracaju, Brazil. Photo: AGB Photo Library/ Colaborador
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 49
  • Population: 602,757

Aracaju is the most popular coastal getaway in Brazil. It is also the smallest state in the country. The highest murder rate in Aracaju was experienced in 2016 at 63 murders per 100,000 residents. It has reduced to 49 murders per 100,000 persons. The population is about 602,757 people.

24. San Salvador, El Salvador - 50 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of San Salvador, El Salvador.
An aerial view of San Salvador, El Salvador. Photo: Alex Peña
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 50
  • Population: 1,123,376

San Salvador is the capital and the largest city of El Salvador. It is the country's political, cultural, educational and financial centre. The homicide rate in San Salvador is 50 per 100k persons. The total human population is 1,123,376.

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23. Baltimore, United States of America - 51 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of part of Baltimore, United States of America
An aerial view of part of Baltimore, United States of America. Photo: Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 51
  • Population: 555,831

Baltimore is a major city in Maryland with a long history as an important seaport. It is the second most dangerous city in the United States. The homicide rate in Baltimore is 51 per 100k persons, and the total population is about 555,831.

22. Vitória da Conquista, Brazil - 51 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of Vitória da Conquista
A view of Vitória da Conquista - the inland commercial centre of Bahia. Photo: @Andre Coelhol
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 51
  • Population: 328,000

Vitória da Conquista is a municipality and the third-largest city in the state of Bahia. The city is the inland commercial centre of Bahia State. Vitória da Conquista has experienced heightened security in recent years, hence the decrease in the murder rate from 70.3 murders to 51 per 100,000 residents. The current population is about 328,000 people.

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21. Maceió, Brazil - 51 killings per 100k people

A historical building in Maceió, Brazil
A historical building in Maceió, Brazil. Photo: Jaim Oliveira / Colaborador
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 51
  • Population: 1.025 million

Maceió city is located between the coastal towns of Recife and Aracaju, each on this list of the world's most dangerous cities. Recently, the murder rate in Maceió fell from 64 to 51 murders per 100,000 residents. The population is about 1,376,000 people.

20. Ciudad Obregón, Mexico - 52 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 52
  • Population: 395,000

Ciudad Obregón first appeared on the list of the most dangerous cities in the world in 2014, with a murder rate of 37.7 criminals per 100,000 residents. Later, Ciudad Obregón was faced with local rival gang violence, which increased the murder rate to 52 murders per 100,000 residents. The total human population is 395,000.

19. Kingston, Jamaica - 54 killings per 100k people

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An aerial view of Kingston, Jamaica
A high angle view of the New Kingston business area on a sunny summer day. Photo: Peeter Viisimaa
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 54
  • Population: 937,700

Kingston is the capital of the island of Jamaica, lying on its southeast coast. Organised crime is pretty high in Kingston, and the murder rate has been increasing steadily over the years. The homicide rate stands at 54 per 100k individuals, and the population is about 937,700 people.

18. Uruapan, Mexico - 55 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 55
  • Population: 356,786

Since 2013, there has been an increase in violent crime, especially gun-related killings, in Uruapan, Mexico. There was a plan to increase police presence to heighten security in the city. The homicide rate is 55 per 100k people, and the human population is about 356,786.

17. Barquisimeto, Venezuela - 57 killings per 100k people

An aerial view of the monument Manto de Maria Divina Pastora, the patron saint of Barquisimeto, Venezuela
An aerial view of the monument Manto de Maria Divina Pastora, the patron saint of Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Photo: Juan Barreto/AFP
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 57
  • Population: 1,268,000

Barquisimeto's murder rate rose from 8.2 per 100,000 residents in 2017 to 57 per 100,000 residents in 2018. Barquisimeto has a total population of about 1,268,000 people, and the homicide rate is 57 per 100k people.

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16. Culiacán, Mexico - 61 killings per 100k people

Views of different points of the city of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico
Views of different points of the city of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Photo: Alxpina
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 61
  • Population: 903,910

Culiacán is a city in northwestern Mexico. It is the capital and largest city of both Culiacán Municipality and the state of Sinaloa. Culiacan has always been known to have a long history of drug cartel activities. The homicide rate is 61 per 100k people, and the total human population is 903,910.

15. St. Louis, United States of America - 61 killings per 100k people

A view of the Gateway Arch of St. Louis skyline
A view of the Gateway Arch of St. Louis skyline and Busch Stadium, MO. Photo: Visions of America/Education Images/Universal Images Group
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 61
  • Population: 272,610

St. Louis is a major city in Missouri along the Mississippi River in the United States of America. The rate of killings in St. Louis has declined from nearly 66 per 100,000 in 2017 to 61 per 100,000 residents. The current human population in the city is about 272,610.

14. Feira de Santana, Brazil - 63 killings per 100k people

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  • Homicides per 100,000: 63
  • Population: 610,000

Feira de Santana is a city in Bahia, Brazil. It is the second-most populous city in the state. Feira de Santana is a major commercial centre. As a result, it is an ideal conduit for regional drug trafficking and other crimes.

The homicide rate has increased from 58.8 per 100k persons in 2007 to 63 per 100k people. The population is about 610,000 people.

13. Cancún, Mexico - 64 killings per 100k people

A view of Playa Delfines beach (Dolphin Beach) at the Hotel Zone of Cancun, Quintana Roo State
People enjoy a day at Playa Delfines Beach (Dolphin Beach) at the Hotel Zone of Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico. Photo: Daniel Slim/ AFP
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 64
  • Population: 1,045,005

Cancún is a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea. It is known for its beaches, numerous resorts, and nightlife. In 2018, Cancún experienced mind-blowing killing rates.

Drug and non-drug-related criminal gang violence is high, and the homicide rate is 64 per 100k persons, and the human population is about 1,045,005.

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12. Belém, Brazil - 65 killings per 100k people

A view of Belem, Brazil
A view of Belem, Brazil. Photo: Felipe Oliveira
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 65
  • Population: 2,432,000

Belém is the capital and largest city of the state of Pará in north Brazil. In the last few years, there has been a sharp increase in the murder rate in Belém. The homicide rate is 65 per 100k people, and the population is about 2,432,000 people.

11. Cape Town, South Africa - 66 killings per 100k people

A view of the Russian military frigate 'Admiral Gorshkov' docked in the harbour of Cape Town
A general view of the Russian military frigate 'Admiral Gorshkov' docked in the harbour of Cape Town. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 66
  • Population: 4,978,000

Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast. In 2018, the murder rate in Cape Town increased from 65.5 to 66 murders per 100,000 residents. The crime rate has been increasing in the past three years, and the homicide rate is 66 per 100k persons. The current human population is about 4,978,000.

10. Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela - 69 killings per 100k people

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A view of the El Paraiso neighbourhood in Ciudad Bolivar
A view of El Paraiso neighbourhood in Ciudad Bolivar peripheries in Bogota, Colombia. Photo: Juancho Torres/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 69
  • Population: 423,000

Did you know Ciudad Bolívar was formerly known as Angostura and St. Thomas de Guyana? For a very long time now, Venezuela has been the leading nation in the murder rate by country. Ciudad Bolívar has a homicide rate of 69 per 100k persons. The total human population is about 423,000.

9. Fortaleza, Brazil - 69 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 69
  • Population: 2,703,390

Fortaleza is the capital of the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará. The murder rate in Fortaleza has dropped from 83.5 to 69 per 100,000 residents, which is still high. The human population in Fortaleza is 2,703,390.

8. Natal, Brazil - 75 killings per 100k people

The Morro do Careca in Natal, Brazil
The Morro do Careca, a large dune located in the city of Natal in Brazil. Photo: Ricardo Funari/Brazil Photos/LightRocket
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 75
  • Population: 890,480

Natal is the capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Over the last few years, the crime rate has declined from 103 to 75 per 100,000 residents. Natal has been the country's murder capital for several consecutive years. Its current human population is about 896,710.

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7. Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela - 78 killings per 100k people

A view of the recently inaugurated 3156-meter-long bridge in Ciudad Guayana
A view of the recently inaugurated 3156-meter-long bridge over the Orinoco River, linking Venezuela with Brazil, in Ciudad Guayana. Photo: AFP/Juan Barreto
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 78
  • Population: 964,000

Ciudad Guayana is a port city on the Orinoco and Caroní rivers in Bolívar state, Venezuela. It has experienced a drop in the homicide rate from 80.3 to 78 per 100,000 people. Aside from the high crime rate, Ciudad Guayana also suffers from food scarcity. Its population is about 964,000 people.

6. Irapuato, Mexico - 81 killings per 100k people

El Zangarro, a community that was underwater, in Irapuato
El Zangarro, a community that was underwater, in Irapuato. Photo: David Peinado/NurPhoto
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 81
  • Population: 592,953

Irapuato is a Mexican city located at the foot of Arandas Hill. It is famous for its scenic gardens, which are a significant tourist attraction. Irapuato has a high murder rate of 81 per 100,000 residents. Some of the criminal activities in the city include extortion and kidnappings, and the total human population is about 592,953.

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5. Ciudad Juárez, Mexico - 86 killings per 100k people

Women gathered to demand justice in femicides in Ciudad Juarez
Women gather to stage a demonstration at the Cruz de Clavos to demand justice in femicides in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Photo: Christian Torres/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 86
  • Population: 1,604,085

Ciudad Juárez is a Mexican city on the Rio Grande. The city has experienced a sharp rise in the murder rate since 2018. Juarez Mexico's crime rate (homicide) increased from 56.2 to 86 murders per 100,000 people. Its human population is about 1,604,085.

4. Ciudad Victoria, Mexico - 86 killings per 100k people

  • Homicides per 100,000: 86
  • Population: 386,000

Ciudad Victoria is the capital of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas and is one of the most dangerous cities in the world in 2024. In recent years, it has been wrecked by turf wars. Ciudad Victoria has experienced offshoot gangs splitting off from the Gulf and Zeta Cartels.

In the earlier years, the city had a murder rate of 30 per 100,000, but with the war, it escalated to 86 murders in every 100,000 persons. Its human population is 386,000.

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3. Caracas, Venezuela - 100 killings per 100k people

A general view of the Catuche neighbourhood in Caracas
A general view of the Catuche neighbourhood in Caracas. Photo: Miguel Zambrano/AFP
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 100
  • Population: 2,901,918

Caracas is Venezuela's capital and a commercial and cultural centre located in a northern mountain valley. Venezuela has the highest number of killings, and over 90 per cent of them go unpunished. Caracas' homicide rate is 100 per 100k persons, and its population is 2,901,918 people.

2. Acapulco, Mexico - 111 killings per 100k people

The port of Acapulco in the state of Guerrero, Mexico
A view of the Seven Seas Xplorer cruise ship after arriving from Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, at the port of Acapulco, state of Guerrero, Mexico. Photo: Francisco Robles/ AFP
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 111
  • Population: 852,622

Acapulco is a beach resort town on Mexico's Pacific coast. It is one of the top 10 most dangerous cities in the world. For the last several years, the homicide rate in Acapulco has been about 111 per 100k persons. Its human population is about 852,622.

1. Tijuana, Mexico - 138 killings per 100k people

The San Ysidro crossing port in Tijuana, Baja California State, Mexico
An aerial view of San Ysidro crossing port at the US-Mexico border seen from Tijuana, Baja California State, Mexico. Photo: Guillermo Arias/AFP
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  • Homicides per 100,000: 138
  • Population: 2,297,216

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Tijuana, Mexico, is arguably the most dangerous city in the world. Did you know Tijuana is the second most populous city in Mexico? Its homicide rate is 138 per 100k persons, and its human population is about 2,297,216.

Which are the countries with the highest crime rates?

The countries with the highest crime rates include Venezuela, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Afghanistan, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, El Salvador, Brazil, and Jamaica.

Which city has the highest crime rate in the world?

Tijuana in Mexico is the most dangerous city in the world. Its homicide rate is 138 killings per 100k persons.

Which are the top 10 most dangerous cities in the world?

The ten worst cities for crime are Tijuana in Mexico, Acapulco in Mexico, Caracas in Venezuela, Ciudad Victoria in Mexico, Ciudad Juárez in Mexico, Irapuato in Mexico, Ciudad Guayana in Venezuela, Natal in Brazil, Fortaleza in Brazil, and Ciudad Bolívar in Venezuela.

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Which is the country with the highest crime rate?

Venezuela has a crime index of 83.76, which is the highest of any country in the world. Papua New Guinea is the second on the list of the countries with highest crime rates.

Which are the most dangerous cities in the world?

The most dangerous cities in the world include Tijuana, Acapulco, Caracas, Ciudad Victori, Ciudad Juárez, Irapuato, Ciudad Guayana, Natal, Fortaleza, and Ciudad Bolívar.

The most dangerous cities in the world have mind-boggling crime stats. These cities are plagued by multiple forms of criminal activities.

Most dangerous cities in the world
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