Crime and violence remain pressing global issues, with some cities and regions experiencing alarmingly high homicide rates. According to Mexico's Citizen Council for Public Safety and Justice, the 2024 ranking of the world's most dangerous places is based on the number of homicides per 100,000 residents. Mexican cities dominate the list, highlighting the ongoing crisis fueled by drug cartels and organized crime. Other cities in Latin America, the US, and South Africa also feature due to extreme violence and instability.
Click on for the top 30 most dangerous places in the world.