Are you planning a trip to the end of the world? Be careful, not all of them are equally safe. In some cities, crime is really at a frighteningly high level. Before you pack your backpack and set off into the unknown, be sure to read which cities are considered the most dangerous in the world. Here is a list of 8 cities that you need to be extra careful about.
8 cities considered to be the most dangerous in the world
1. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby is located in Papua New Guinea. For some, this place might seem like a real paradise. Sandy beaches invite to long walks, and the temperature reaching 30 degrees Celsius seems an ideal option for a carefree and lazy holiday. In reality, however, Port Moresby is not always a tourist paradise. This is the most dangerous place in all of Oceania! Much commotion in the city is caused by street raskol gangs, whose members move around the village with machetes and automatic weapons with impunity. In addition, violent crimes in Port Moresby are also caused not only by mafia reckoning but also by extreme poverty and unemployment. On top of all this, there is the HIV virus, which is causing no less confusion. According to a 2004 publication by The Economist, there are at least three murders each week in Port Moresby. Car theft and rape also take place every week - the vast majority of which are not reported at all. Fearing gang attacks, immigrants must live in fortified relationships. In turn, local people can only count on ... the grace of gang members.
2. Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Port-au-Prince is the largest city in Haiti and is the capital of the state. Demonstrations and riots are very frequent in this city. Reason? Public discontent, as well as a lack of police control. Instead of uniformed services, Port-au-Prince is ruled by criminals. As a result, homicides, kidnappings, and armed robberies are frequent in the city - which is, of course, part of the drug scandal. Haiti is one of the main transit countries for drug smuggling into the United States - hence gang wars. It is worth adding that the place is also dangerous in terms of natural disasters. Haiti is affected periodically by floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes. When traveling in Port-au-Prince, demonstrations or gatherings, especially if they are political in nature, should be avoided. It is also not advisable to travel around the capital in the evening time. As robberies are the norm in the city, it is better not to travel by public transport. What if someone attacks us? You mustn't resist, as it could end tragically! In Port-au-Prince, the activity of criminals increases during carnivals and holidays. To avoid theft of your valuables, you should always leave them in a safe place.
3. Bogota, Colombia
Safety in Colombia has improved significantly over the years. Still, it is not the highest level of security. Anyway, it would be difficult to do so in a country where the presence of drugs and cartels is so popular. In addition, Bogota, as well as most parts of Colombia, is subject to great poverty as well as corruption and police crime. It happens that civilians are kidnapped for ransom in the capital. There are also terrorist attacks. Bogota is not a safe city. It is often theft and robbery, sometimes with the use of weapons. This is why you shouldn't be moving around the Colombian capital with lots of cash. Keep all valuables in a safe place and try not to carry them with you.
4. Mogadishu, Somalia
The capital of Somalia is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Some believe that there is no city more dangerous than Mogadishu - their death "peeks in from every corner". There are riots and civil war in the capital all the time - continuously for over 20 years. Lawlessness continues and people are starving. There are both refugees and rebels in the street. Kidnappings and murders happen daily in Mogadishu. There is no justice in the Somali capital. The police do not patrol the streets. There is also no embassy that could look after tourists in case of trouble. This is why any travel to Somalia, especially to Mogadishu, is advised against them. There is a very high risk of terrorist attacks and kidnappings in the Somali capital. There are also frequent bloody attacks and regular armed clashes.
5. San Pedro Sula, Honduras
The city of San Pedro Sula in Honduras is famous all over the world not because it is visited by millions of tourists every year. Most of them rather avoid this place on the map, as San Pedro Sula has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Unfortunately, all because of the governing of organized crime groups. Every day in the city there are mafia settlements, executions, beatings, and kidnappings. Uniformed services try to fight cartels, but they fail. The gangs are perfectly equipped with weapons, and their members are self-confident and ruthless. In addition, violence against women is also fueled in Honduras. According to statistics, in 2020, on average, one woman was killed there every 36 hours. For all these things, many travelers who visit Central America do not come to Honduras for fear.
6. Caracas, Venezuela
It is very dangerous in the Venezuelan capital. The country is located between Colombia and the United States, so most of the riots arise over drugs. Cartel scores are a very common sight in Caracas. There are also kidnappings for ransom and robbery that the police cannot do much about because it is corrupt. The theft and the fraudulent money of tourists are the norms, which makes the crime rate in Venezuela very high. The biggest problems in Caracas are drug trafficking, kidnapping, and murder - although the vast majority of them are the result of gang wars. When traveling around the Venezuelan capital, you should be absolutely careful. You should not carry valuable and valuable items with you. It is also better to avoid mass protests, especially on political grounds.
7. Saint Louis, United States
Saint Louis is the most dangerous city in the entire United States, as confirmed by the analyzes of the American FBI. Nowhere else in the United States is there such an enormous amount of assault, theft, rape, and murder. According to 2016 data, there were as many as 188 murders in Saint Louis. In its worst period, the homicide rate in Saint Louis was in excess of 100 / 100,000 inhabitants! This number is much greater than in dangerous Honduras. How dangerous is Saint Louis? For example, in 2019, the entire United States was shocked by a series of homicides that took place there. From April, 12 children were murdered then - each child had gunshot wounds, which meant that they were all shot for the same reason. Saint Louis remains the site of the highest crime rate in the United States to this day. Much bigger than New Orleans or Detroit, where there are mafia brawls every day.
8. Karachi, Pakistan
It is the largest city in Pakistan and is often home to bloody sectarian riots - the main one between Muslims and Hindus. Pakistan is not one of the safest countries in the world, and there is a huge threat in Karachi in the form of robberies and kidnappings. This is why all kinds of travel to Karachi, where terrorist attacks and kidnappings for ransom, are frequent, are discouraged. Demonstration and assembly venues, especially on political and religious issues, should be avoided in Pakistan. It can be dangerous during protests. Traffic blocks also appear often, which makes it difficult to get to the airport and disrupts everyday life. Sometimes the cellular network is also temporarily turned off - but in Karachi, it is by far the least problematic.
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