10 most Dangerous Cities you are likely to get killed in the world
Where are you most likely to get Killed? These are the world's most DANGEROUS cities
Cities can be dangerous for some reasons, but the way of measuring them is by comparing rates of murder and crime. These are five of the most violent cities on on the planet, you don't want to include on your travel list
1. Caracas, Venezuela
Venezuela’s crime rating is listed as
“critical” by the United States Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The
capital city tops lists for numbers of homicides. Last year there were
119.87 murders per 100,000 people – 3,946 altogether
2. Acapulco, Mexico
Acapulco, Mexico, had 113.24 homicides per 100,000 resident
In the 1950s, this beach resort town was a refuge for A-list
celebrities. Now Acapulco is known as Mexico's most violent city, as it
struggles under a regime of gang warfare.
3.San Pedro Sula Honduras
It is located in the northwest corner of the country in the Sula Valley, about 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of Puerto Cortés on the Caribbean Sea. With a census population of 719,063 in 2013, and 1,445,598 people living in its metropolitan area in 2010, it is the nation's primary industrial center and second largest city after the capital Tegucigalpa. San Pedro Sula.had 112.09homicides per 100,000 residents
4. Distrito Central, Honduras
Crime and violence have long been a
problem in Honduras. In a 2016 crime and safety report by the United
States Bureau of Diplomatic Security, the crime rating was listed as
high, with civil unrest and kidnapping listed as potential threats.
Distrito Central had 73.51 homicides per 100,000 in 2016.
5. Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
Ciudad Victoria, is the capital city of the Mexican state of
Tamaulipas. It is located in the western-central region of the state
Ciudad Victoria, Mexico, had 84.67 homicides per 100,000 residents
6. Maturin, Venezuela,
Venezuela features in the top ten a total of three times with Maturin
and Valencia, two regions in the country, also making the list.
The
huge amount of poverty in the country, political protests, and drug
distribution gangs all add to why it's been revealed as the most
dangerous country in the world.
Maturin, Venezuela, had 84.21 homicides per 100,000 residents.
6. San Salvador, El Salvador:
San Salvador, El Salvador, had 83.39 homicides per 100,000 residents.
Gangs contribute to the generally high levels of social violence in El
Salvador. They engage in various serious criminal acts which terrorize
and paralyze society. Homicide and extortion are the most publicized
crimes. There are different forms of violence constructed in El Salvador such
as political, gender, and structural violence. The post-war in El
Salvador constructs with the political violence El Salvador must have
every day.[clarification needed] Women and children have been particular targets of violence, torture, and abuse.
8. Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela
Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela, had 82.84 homicides per 100,000 residents.
9. Natal, Brazil:More than 500,000 people were killed by firearms in Brazil between 1979 and 2003, according to a 2005 UN report. Nearly half of those who died from gun violence during those years were aged between 15 and 24.
Natal, Brazil, had 69.56 homicides per 100,000 residents.
10. Belém, Brazil:
A crime trend known as “arrastões” (dragnets) occur when many perpetrators act together, simultaneously mug pedestrians, sunbathers, shopping mall patrons, and/or vehicle occupants stuck in traffic. Arrastões and random robberies may occur during big events (Carnaval), soccer games, or during peak beach hours. Express kidnappings, where individuals are abducted and forced to withdraw funds from ATM to secure their release, are common
A crime trend known as “arrastões” (dragnets) occur when many perpetrators act together, simultaneously mug pedestrians, sunbathers, shopping mall patrons, and/or vehicle occupants stuck in traffic. Arrastões and random robberies may occur during big events (Carnaval), soccer games, or during peak beach hours. Express kidnappings, where individuals are abducted and forced to withdraw funds from ATM to secure their release, are common
Belém, Brazil, had 67.41 homicides per 100,000 residents.
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