These are the twenty most dangerous cities in the world

These cities may look like idyllic vacation destinations in some photos, but the truth is that they are among the most dangerous locations in the world, according to researchers. the crowdsourced global database the Numbeo Crime Index.

Mid-year data for 2024 shows that these 20 cities have the highest crime rates and lowest safety rates in the world, based on surveys of visitors’ perceived crime levels and safety, as well as specific crimes such as violent crime.

A city with a high crime index (a score between 60 and 80) or a very high index (above 80) is considered very dangerous, while a city with a high safety index is considered very safe.

Every city in the top 20 most dangerous cities has a crime rate above 70.