Let’s visit the Top 10 most dangerous cities in the world.
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10. Rio de Janeiro – Many cities in Brazil have high crime rates, and none are more dangerous than Rio de Janeiro. Yet, Rio remains the most popular tourist destination in Brazil, attracting upwards of 1.2 million travelers every year.
The city is actually safer than it was a decade ago, but street crime is still common in many areas, especially at night.
9. Cape Town – Due to the prevalence of poverty and social unrest in this city, it suffers from an extremely high violent crime rate, mostly related to drugs and gangs, with an estimated 100 000 people in over 130 different gangs in 2018. Although many tourists are drawn to South Africa because of its natural beauty and proximity to nature preserves packed with wildlife, Cape Town can be a dangerous place. The safest way to enjoy a visit to this city is to avoid the more dangerous neighborhoods and don’t travel alone at night, especially if you are a woman.
8. Guatemala City – Although Guatemala, a Central American nation in the Caribbean, holds many tourist attractions, its capital is plagued with drug-based violence, as well as human and arms trafficking. It has a high murder and low solve rate, and other common crimes include street robberies, bus hold ups and carjackings. If you’re planning on visiting Guatemala, it’s advisable to remain in safer regions and avoid Guatemala City.
7. Tijuana – This Mexican border city, 15 miles south of downtown San Diego, has long been one of Mexico’s most violent cities. But even by murder capital standards, Tijuana has an extremely high murder rate, with no signs of the killings evading. The city’s homicide rate recently jumped to 138 per 100 000 in 2018.
6. Baghdad – Bombings, gunfire and other violent events are common in Iraq. This is another war-torn country that is not likely to be safe anytime soon. Since the violence in Baghdad usually consists of unpredictable outbreaks of terrorism, it’s not a place that people should visit without a good reason.
5. Acapulco – Not long ago, this city was considered a safe and luxurious resort area. While tourism to Acapulco is still permitted, gang violence and drug-related murder have made this a dangerous area for travelers and those who live there, and the area has seen a huge decline in tourism since 2014. Mexico’s murder capital has one of the world’s highest murder rates, 142 per 100 000 people, making it one of the most dangerous places to travel to.
4. Kabul – Kabul has been one of the most dangerous cities in the world for many years, and it is still a war zone. Terrorist attacks, including many bombings, remain common. Kabul is a city where violence can erupt at any time. Afghanistan is the most dangerous country, according to the global peace index.
3. Caracas – The capital city of Venezuela continues to face an epidemic of violence, in part because of the poor political and economic situation for residents. Street crimes, such as muggings and theft are common, as are murder by firearm and kidnappings. Many other cities in Venezuela also have incredibly high crime rates, but the capital has the second highest murder rate in the world.
2. Ciudad Juarez – Mexico’s issues with drug trafficking are well known, and Ciudad Juarez is one of the world’s most violent cities. Police corruption is a significant problem, as officers are often employed or paid off by drug cartels, which means that many crimes go unpunished.
1. San Pedro Sula – This city has ranked as one of the world’s most violent for several years now. According to many sources, it has the highest homicide rate in the world, 169 for 100 000 people. Arms trafficking is another big problem, and illegal firearms are prevalent throughout the city. Most tourists only face opportunistic crimes such as muggings and theft. The Maya ruins and golden beaches may be a draw,
But this is a city that tourists would do well to take serious precautions in. What’s the most dangerous place in your opinion? If you live in a dangerous city, leave a comment and let us know!
