World’s most dangerous cities by murder rate 2023: The dangrous cities to avoid
Data on the World’s most dangerous cities, by murder rate 2023 has been released by the information published by Statista Research. According to the data, the murder rates for 2023 are per 100,000 inhabitants in each given city. Per this murder rate, the cities identified may have to be avoided by the faint-hearted.
Factors used to determine the world’s most dangerous cities by murder rate
The factors used to determine the world’s most dangerous cities by murder rate vary depending on the source. However, some of the most common factors include:
- The number of murders per 100,000 residents: This is the most common measure of murder rate. It is calculated by dividing the number of murders in a city by the city’s population and multiplying by 100,000.
- The percentage of murders that are unsolved: This factor measures the effectiveness of the police in solving murders. A high percentage of unsolved murders indicates that the city is a safe haven for criminals.
- The presence of gangs and organized crime: Gangs and organized crime are often involved in violence, so their presence in a city can contribute to the murder rate.
- The level of poverty and inequality: Poverty and inequality can create conditions that lead to violence, such as lack of opportunity and social exclusion.
- The political stability of the city: Political instability can lead to violence, as it can create a power vacuum that is exploited by criminals.
- The level of law enforcement: The effectiveness of law enforcement can also affect the murder rate. A city with a strong police force is less likely to have a high murder rate.
It is important to note that the factors listed above are not the only ones that can affect the murder rate in a city. Other factors, such as the availability of guns, the culture of violence, and the climate, can also play a role.
It is also important to note that the murder rate is just one measure of crime. Other types of crime, such as robbery, assault, and rape, can also be high in some cities. Therefore, it is important to consider all of the factors when determining which cities are the most dangerous.
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World’s most dangerous cities by murder rate 2023
“Violence and crime are unfortunately a part of life in many parts of the world. But some cities are more dangerous than others. Here are the world’s most dangerous cities by murder rate, based on data from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.” Celaya, Mexico: 109.39 Tijuana, Mexico: 105.15 Ciudad Juarez, Mexico: 103.61 Ciudad Obregon, Mexico: 101.13 Irapuato, Mexico: 94.99 Ensenada, Mexico: 90.58 St. Louis, United States: 87.83 Uruapan, Mexico: 72.59 Fiera De Santana, Brazil: 67.46 Cape Town, South Africa: 64 Cumana, Venezuela: 62.42 Fortaleza, Brazil: 62.28 Mossoro, Brazil: 62.21 Guyana, Venezuela: 62.1 Zacatecas, Mexico: 59.22 Baltimore, United States: 56.45 Kingston, Jamaica: 54.46 Acapulco, Mexico: 54.13 Caracas, Venezuela: 52.82 Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil: 52.47 Source: Statista Research ( by murder rate per 100,000 inhabitants )
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