GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In The World

" These statistics reveal the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world based on crime rates, violence, and other factors."

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In the following blog post, we will explore the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world based on staggering statistics of violent crimes and homicide rates. From Los Cabos, Mexico, to New Orleans, Louisiana, these areas have witnessed alarming levels of violence that shed light on the challenges faced by residents and authorities in addressing crime and ensuring community safety.

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"Los Cabos, Mexico is ranked as the most violent city in the world with a homicide rate of 111.33 per 100,000 in 2017."

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"Natal in Brazil had a homicide rate of 75.64 per 100,000 population in 2017."

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"Caracas, Venezuela, was the city with the highest level of violence in 2016, with 119.87 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants."

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"San Pedro Sula, Honduras was once the murder capital of the world with a rate of 171.2 per 100,000 residents."

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"Tijuana, Mexico had a homicide rate of 138 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2018."

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"Iztapalapa, a district of Mexico City, reports 200 crime cases daily."

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"The homicide rate in Cali, Colombia in 2011 was 66.4 per 100,000."

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"Barrio 18 in Honduras is considered as one of the deadliest neighborhoods in the world."

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"In Kabul, Afghanistan, bombings killed 3,804 civilians in 2018 - a record high."

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"The neighborhood of City of God in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recorded a murder rate of 38.8 per 100,000 residents in 2019."

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"Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea had the highest crime rate in the world in 2020."

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"Brownsville, Brooklyn in New York City had a shooting incident rate of 81 per 100,000 people in 2020."

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"The Canadian neighborhood known as the North End in Winnipeg has been termed the "Murder Capital" of Canada."

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"In 2017, Saint Louis, Missouri in the United States had the highest murder rate of 66.1 per 100,000 people."

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"A 2019 report shows that Cape Town, South Africa, was the 11th most violent city in the world with a murder rate of 62.3 per 100,000 population."

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"Kingston, Jamaica was ranked the 16th most violent city in the world in 2018 with a murder rate of 57 per 100,000 inhabitants."

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"London, England saw a 5.8% increase in crime rate between 2020 and 2021, with homicide rate rising to 1.45 per 100,000 residents in the past year."

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"New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States had a high murder rate of 37.1 per 100,000 residents in 2018."

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"In 2019, 828 people were murdered in El Salvador's San Salvador department, the highest in the country."

The statistics presented clearly highlight the alarming levels of violence and crime prevalent in various neighborhoods and cities around the world. From the dangerously high homicide rates in cities like Los Cabos, Caracas, and San Pedro Sula, to the ongoing violence in regions like Kabul and Port Moresby, the data underscores the urgent need for effective strategies to address such issues. The wide range of locations referenced in these statistics serves as a stark reminder of the complex and pervasive nature of violence in different parts of the globe. It is apparent that combating crime and improving safety in these areas will require a multifaceted approach involving both local and international efforts.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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