Celaya is a Mexican city famous for its impressive colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. However, it has unfortunately also become infamous for its high levels of crime and violence.
World Population Review lists Los Cabos, Mexico, as the most dangerous city in the world in 2024, with a staggering murder rate of 111.3 per 100,000 people.
Moving over to Venezuela now, Caracas is in a state of political turmoil and economic collapse, exacerbating its issues with violence and crime.
Acapulco is another Mexican city grappling with severe violence. While Acapulco used to be known as a popular tourist destination, the region has unfortunately become increasingly violent and dangerous.
Our next city making the list is Natal in Brazil. Natal has a worryingly high murder rate of 102.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, as well as high levels of violent street crimes, gang violence, and drug trafficking.
Statista lists Tijuana as the city with the second highest murder rate in the world in 2023, with a reported 105.15 homicides per 100,000 people.
Our first American city on the list is Detroit, which World Population Review listed as the most dangerous city in the USA.
Uruapan is another Mexican city considered to be highly dangerous due to its issues with drug trafficking, gang clashes, robberies and kidnapping.