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  1. Most dangerous cities in the U.S. 2023, by violent crime rate

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    Updated Dec 12, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Most dangerous cities in the U.S. 2023, by violent crime rate [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/217685/most-dangerous-cities-in-north-america-by-crime-rate/
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    Dec 12, 2024
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, around 3,640.56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents were reported in Oakland, California. This made Oakland the most dangerous city in the United States in that year. Four categories of violent crimes were used: murder and non-negligent manslaughter; forcible rape; robbery; and aggravated assault. Only cities with a population of at least 200,000 were considered.

  2. World's most dangerous cities, by crime rate 2025

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    Updated Jun 26, 2025
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    Statista (2025). World's most dangerous cities, by crime rate 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/243797/ranking-of-the-most-dangerous-cities-in-the-world-by-murder-rate-per-capita/
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    Jun 26, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    In 2025, Pietermaritzburg in South Africa ranked as the world's most dangerous city with a crime rate of 82 per 100,000 inhabitants. Five of the 10 cities with the highest crime rates worldwide are found in South Africa. The list does not include countries where war and conflict exist. South Africa dominates crime statistics When looking at crime rates, among the 10 most dangerous cities in the world, half of them are found in South Africa. The country is struggling with extremely high levels of inequality, and is struggling with high levels of crime and power outages, harming the country's economy and driving more people into unemployment and poverty. Crime in Latin America On the other hand, when looking at murder rates, Latin America dominates the list of the world's most dangerous countries. Violence in Latin America is caused in great part by drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and gang wars.

  3. Murder rate in U.S. metro areas with 250k or more residents in 2022

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Murder rate in U.S. metro areas with 250k or more residents in 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/718903/murder-rate-in-us-cities-in-2015/
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    Jun 23, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2022, the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area recorded the highest homicide rate of U.S. cities with a population over 250,000, at **** homicides per 100,000 residents, followed by the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. However, homicide data was not recorded in all U.S. metro areas, meaning that there may be some cities with a higher homicide rate. St. Louis St. Louis, which had a murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate of **** in 2022, is the second-largest city by population in Missouri. It is home to many famous treasures, such as the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, Washington University in St. Louis, the Saint Louis Zoo, and the renowned Gateway Arch. It is also home to many corporations, such as Monsanto, Arch Coal, and Emerson Electric. The economy of St. Louis is centered around business and healthcare, and boasts ten Fortune 500 companies. Crime in St. Louis Despite all of this, St. Louis suffers from high levels of crime and violence. As of 2023, it was listed as the seventh most dangerous city in the world as a result of their extremely high murder rate. Not only does St. Louis have one of the highest homicide rates in the United States, it also reports one of the highest numbers of violent crimes. Despite high crime levels, the GDP of the St. Louis metropolitan area has been increasing since 2001.

  4. Latin America & Caribbean: homicide rates 2024, by city

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    Updated Jun 4, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Latin America & Caribbean: homicide rates 2024, by city [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/971162/homicide-rates-latin-america-caribbean-city/
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    Jun 4, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Latin America, Americas, Caribbean
    Description

    In 2024, the Mexican city of Colima was the second most deadly city in the world, with a murder rate of ****** per 100,000 inhabitants. * out of the top 10 cities with over ******* habitants and the highest homicide rates were located in Mexico.

  5. Crime rate U.S. 2023, by state

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Crime rate U.S. 2023, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/301549/us-crimes-committed-state/
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    Jun 23, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, the state with the highest crime rate in the United States per 100,000 inhabitants was New Mexico. That year, the crime rate was ******** crimes per 100,000 people. In comparison, New Hampshire had the lowest crime rate at ****** crimes per 100,000 people. Crime rate The crime rate in the United States has generally decreased over time. There are several factors attributed to the decrease in the crime rate across the United States. An increase in the number of police officers and an increase in income are some of the reasons for a decrease in the crime rate. Unfortunately, people of color have been disproportionately affected by crime rates, as they are more likely to be arrested for a crime versus a white person. Crime rates regionally The District of Columbia had the highest rate of reported violent crimes in the United States in 2023 per 100,000 inhabitants. The most common crime clearance type in metropolitan counties in the United States in 2020 was murder and non-negligent manslaughter. The second most dangerous city in the country in 2020 was Detroit. Detroit has faced severe levels of economic and demographic declines in the past years. Not only has the population decreased, the city has filed for bankruptcy. Despite the median household income increasing, the city still struggles financially.

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    FBI, US Crime by City, USA, 2006

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    Updated Apr 29, 2008
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    data (2008). FBI, US Crime by City, USA, 2006 [Dataset]. http://geocommons.com/search.html
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    Apr 29, 2008
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    FBI
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    Description

    This dataset shows City level data for all over the United States, and has various attributes for different crimes. Cities are shown as Latitude and longitude points. Attributes include murder, manslaughter, violent crimes, arson, motor vehicle theft, property crimes, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, theft, and rape. Data was provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Source: FBI URL: http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2006/data/table_08.html

  7. Violent Crime Rate

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    Updated Aug 29, 2024
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    California Department of Public Health (2024). Violent Crime Rate [Dataset]. https://data.ca.gov/dataset/violent-crime-rate
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    xlsx, zip, pdfAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Aug 29, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    California Department of Public Healthhttps://www.cdph.ca.gov/
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    This table contains data on the rate of violent crime (crimes per 1,000 population) for California, its regions, counties, cities and towns. Crime and population data are from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Uniform Crime Reports. Rates above the city/town level include data from city, university and college, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies. The table is part of a series of indicators in the Healthy Communities Data and Indicators Project of the Office of Health Equity. Ten percent of all deaths in young California adults aged 15-44 years are related to assault and homicide. In 2010, California law enforcement agencies reported 1,809 murders, 8,331 rapes, and over 95,000 aggravated assaults. African Americans in California are 11 times more likely to die of assault and homicide than Whites. More information about the data table and a data dictionary can be found in the About/Attachments section.

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    Violent Crime Rate

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    Updated Dec 19, 2023
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    County of Los Angeles (2023). Violent Crime Rate [Dataset]. https://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/409e28bd1a7e4ea6929fbb0fdb9cb5b9
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    Dec 19, 2023
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    County of Los Angeles
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    Description

    Serious violent crimes consist of Part 1 offenses as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Uniform Reporting Statistics. These include murders, nonnegligent homicides, rapes (legacy and revised), robberies, and aggravated assaults. LAPD data were used for City of Los Angeles, LASD data were used for unincorporated areas and cities that contract with LASD for law enforcement services, and CA Attorney General data were used for all other cities with local police departments. This indicator is based on location of residence. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts.Neighborhood violence and crime can have a harmful impact on all members of a community. Living in communities with high rates of violence and crime not only exposes residents to a greater personal risk of injury or death, but it can also render individuals more susceptible to many adverse health outcomes. People who are regularly exposed to violence and crime are more likely to suffer from chronic stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. They are also less likely to be able to use their parks and neighborhoods for recreation and physical activity.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.

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    Murder Rate in the U.S. (1985–2025)

    • consumershield.com
    csv
    Updated Sep 8, 2025
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    ConsumerShield Research Team (2025). Murder Rate in the U.S. (1985–2025) [Dataset]. https://www.consumershield.com/articles/murder-rate-by-year
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    csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 8, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    ConsumerShield Research Team
    License

    Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The graph illustrates the murder rate in the United States from 1985 to 2025. The x-axis represents the years, labeled with two-digit abbreviations from '85 to '25, while the y-axis shows the annual murder rate per 100,000 individuals. Throughout this 41-year period, the murder rate fluctuates between a high of 10.66 in 1991 and a low of 4.7 in 2014. Overall, the data reveals a significant downward trend in the murder rate from the mid-1980s, reaching its lowest point in the mid-2010s, followed by slight increases in the most recent years.

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    Crime Rate in New Jersey (Camden and Trenton)

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    Updated Dec 8, 2022
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    West Chester University GIS (2022). Crime Rate in New Jersey (Camden and Trenton) [Dataset]. https://restoring-trenton-tvs.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/WCUPAGIS::crime-rate-in-new-jersey-camden-and-trenton
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    Dec 8, 2022
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    West Chester University GIS
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    Camden, Trenton
    Description

    In this web map created I wanted to focus on the state of New Jersey since 2 of its cities are very high in crime in the United States. Camden and Trenton in Particular are the highest crime rates in New Jersey. I was able to create this web map by showing the police departments in the most dangerous parts of the cities which is shown by the darker the red gets the more dangerous it gets in these parts of the state

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    U.S. Department of Justice, Crime, USA by State, 2006

    • geocommons.com
    Updated May 5, 2008
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    Emily Sciarillo (2008). U.S. Department of Justice, Crime, USA by State, 2006 [Dataset]. http://geocommons.com/search.html
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    Dataset updated
    May 5, 2008
    Dataset provided by
    U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation; Criminal Justice Information Services Division
    data
    Authors
    Emily Sciarillo
    Description

    This dataset was retrieved from the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services Division website on February 29, 2008. "This table provides the estimated number of offenses and the actual number of offenses reported in the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA), cities outside metropolitan areas, and nonmetropolitan counties, and the rate (per 100,000 inhabitants) for each grouping, and the estimated population for each state" however to simplify the dataset, I only included the state total and the rate for each state. Data for Puerto Rico was not included. "The FBI collects these data through the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program". Please see the Data Declaration for further information on the data set. Values of -1 represent no value.

  12. Metropolitan areas with the highest violent crime rate in the U.S. 2020

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    Updated Jul 5, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Metropolitan areas with the highest violent crime rate in the U.S. 2020 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/433603/us-metropolitan-areas-with-the-highest-violent-crime-rate/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 5, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2020
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2020, Memphis, TN-MS-AR reported 1,358.8 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, the most out of any metro area in the United States. Monroe, LA followed closely behind, with a violent crime rate of 1,308.5 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants.

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    Homicide rate by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com

    • theglobaleconomy.com
    csv, excel, xml
    Updated Jan 15, 2015
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    Globalen LLC (2015). Homicide rate by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/homicide_rate/
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    excel, csv, xmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jan 15, 2015
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1990 - Dec 31, 2017
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    The average for 2017 based on 97 countries was 7.4 homicides per 100,000 people. The highest value was in El Salvador: 61.8 homicides per 100,000 people and the lowest value was in Japan: 0.2 homicides per 100,000 people. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2017. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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    AutoVantage, Least Courteous Cities for Drivers, USA, 2007

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    Updated May 15, 2008
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    data (2008). AutoVantage, Least Courteous Cities for Drivers, USA, 2007 [Dataset]. http://geocommons.com/search.html
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    May 15, 2008
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    Description

    The second annual In The Drivers Seat Road Rage Survey, commissioned by AutoVantage, a leading national auto club, found that the least courteous city in the country is Miami, followed by New York and Boston. Its the second consecutive year that Miami claimed the top spot. The other two cities with the worst road rage were Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. The most courteous city is Portland, Ore., followed closely by Pittsburgh, Seattle/Tacoma, St. Louis and Dallas/Ft. Worth. The In The Driver's Seat 2007 AutoVantage Road Rage Survey, released today, was conducted to determine the driving habits and attitudes of commuters across the U.S. and to learn more about consumer views on the topic of road rage. ""Road rage has unfortunately too often become a way of life, both on and off the track,"" said NASCAR racing TV personality, radio host, best-selling author and AutoVantage spokesperson Liz Allison. ""More and more, in cities across America, people are acting out their frustrations with dangerous results. It's bad for professional and everyday drivers alike. ""Our Road Rage survey shines the light on emerging driving trends, and there are some very interesting results."" The survey's best and worst cities are: Least Courteous Cities (Worst Road Rage): 2007 2006 1. Miami 1. Miami 2. New York 2. Phoenix 3. Boston 3. New York 4. Los Angeles 4. Los Angeles 5. Washington, D.C 5. Boston Most Courteous Cities (Least Road Rage): 2007 2006 1. Portland, Ore. 1. Minneapolis 2. Pittsburgh 2. Nashville 3. Seattle/Tacoma 3. St. Louis 4. St. Louis 4. Seattle 5. Dallas/Ft. Worth 5. Atlanta Other cities surveyed include Phoenix; Chicago; Sacramento, Calif.; Philadelphia; San Francisco; Houston; Atlanta; Detroit; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Baltimore; Tampa, Fla.; San Diego; Cincinnati; Cleveland and Denver.

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    AutoVantage, Least Courteous Cities for Drivers, USA, 2008

    • geocommons.com
    Updated May 15, 2008
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    data (2008). AutoVantage, Least Courteous Cities for Drivers, USA, 2008 [Dataset]. http://geocommons.com/search.html
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    May 15, 2008
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    AutoVantage
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    For the third consecutive year, AutoVantage has polled drivers throughout the country to discover Americas most courteous and rudest cities for motorists. This website provides a rundown of the key findings for this years survey. It is hoped that by addressing and understanding the attitudes of drivers, the results of this survey will help educate drivers and influence safer driving habits. AutoVantage commissioned Prince Market Research, an independent research firm, to conduct a nationally representative telephone study with consumers in 25 major U.S. metropolitan areas. The survey was conducted between February 4 and March 23, 2008. A total of 2,512 interviews were completed, evenly distributed among the designated markets. Qualified respondents needed to be at least 21 years of age and drive at least 10 minutes during rush hour three or more days per week. The survey consisted of 34 questions, and interviews averaged 6 8 minutes. No incentive was offered. The margin of error is +/- 2%.

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    Crime Statistics By Countries, Cities And Facts (2025)

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    Updated May 16, 2025
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    Sci-Tech Today (2025). Crime Statistics By Countries, Cities And Facts (2025) [Dataset]. https://www.sci-tech-today.com/stats/crime-statistics-updated/
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    May 16, 2025
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    https://www.sci-tech-today.com/privacy-policyhttps://www.sci-tech-today.com/privacy-policy

    Time period covered
    2022 - 2032
    Area covered
    Global
    Description

    Introduction

    Crime statistics: Crime Statistics serve as a crucial tool for understanding and addressing criminal activities within a society. In India, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), established in 1986, is responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data across the country. This data collection aids in identifying trends, allocating resources, and formulating policies to combat crime effectively.

    In 2024, India reported a crime rate of 445.9 incidents per 100,000 people, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.56% compared to the previous year. The most prevalent crimes included theft, robbery, and assault. Notably, rape cases increased by 1.1%, and kidnappings saw a surge of 5.1%.

    Regional disparities were evident, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest per capita crime rate at 7.4, followed by Arunachal Pradesh at 5.8, and Jharkhand at 5.3. Urban areas continued to experience higher crime rates compared to rural regions.

    The NCRB employs a systematic approach to crime data analysis, encompassing five key steps: collection, categorization, analysis, dissemination, and evaluation. This methodology ensures that the data is not only accurate but also actionable, facilitating informed decision-making by law enforcement agencies and policymakers.

    Understanding crime statistics is essential for developing effective strategies to enhance public safety and reduce criminal activities across the nation.

    These numbers don't tell the whole story, but they give us a good starting point to understand what's happening in our communities. They can be used as tools to help criminal justice professionals anticipate increased risk of crime.

  17. Latin America & Caribbean: homicide rate 2024, by country

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    Updated Mar 4, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Latin America & Caribbean: homicide rate 2024, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/947781/homicide-rates-latin-america-caribbean-country/
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    Mar 4, 2025
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    Time period covered
    2024
    Area covered
    Latin America, Americas, Caribbean
    Description

    In 2024, the highest homicide rate among 22 Latin American and Caribbean countries surveyed was in Haiti, with around 62 murders committed per 100,000 inhabitants. Trinidad and Tobago came in second, with a homicide rate of 46, while Honduras ranked seventh, with 25. In the same year, the lowest rate was recorded in El Salvador, with a homicide rate of 1.9 per 100,000 inhabitants. A violence-ridden region Violence and crime are some of the most pressing problems affecting Latin American society nowadays. More than 40 of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world are located in this region, as well as one of the twenty countries with the least peace in the world according to the Global Peace Index. Despite governments’ large spending on security and high imprisonment rates, drug and weapon trafficking, organized crime, and gangs have turned violence into an epidemic that affects the whole region and a solution to this issue appears to be hardly attainable. The cost of violence in Mexico Mexico stands out as an example of the great cost that violence inflicts upon a country, since beyond claiming human lives, it also affects everyday life and has a negative impact on the economy. Mexicans have a high perceived level of insecurity, as they do not only fear becoming victims of homicide, but also of other common crimes, such as assault or rape. Such fear prevents people from performing everyday activities, for instance, going out at night, taking a taxi or going to the movies or the theater. Furthermore, the economic toll of violence in Mexico is more than considerable. For example, the cost of homicide and violent crime amounted to 2099.8 and 1778.1 billion Mexican pesos in 2023, respectively.

  18. Number and rate of homicide victims, by Census Metropolitan Areas

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    Updated Jul 22, 2025
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    Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2025). Number and rate of homicide victims, by Census Metropolitan Areas [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.25318/3510007101-eng
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    Jul 22, 2025
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    Statistics Canadahttps://statcan.gc.ca/en
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    Canada
    Description

    Number and rate (per 100,000 population) of homicide victims, Canada and Census Metropolitan Areas, 1981 to 2024.

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    Reporters Without Borders, Freedom of the Press: Worldwide Ranks by Country,...

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    Updated Apr 29, 2008
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    Reporters Without Borders (2008). Reporters Without Borders, Freedom of the Press: Worldwide Ranks by Country, World, 2005 [Dataset]. http://geocommons.com/search.html
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    Apr 29, 2008
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    This dataset shows where media and press are most free to express their views and opinions. Countries rankings are based on laws, violence, and deaths of reporters and journalists. This is a Different measure of freedom than the world freedom index but just as important. This dataset shows the availability of dissenting views and opinions allowed within a Country. The USA was surprisingly ranked 44th, where freedom of speech is supposed to be one of out most prized rights. 1st place was a tie between northern European Countries (Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, and the Netherlands) Source URL: http://www.worldpress.org/link.cfm?http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=15333

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    Crime Data from 2020 to Present

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    Updated Sep 20, 2025
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    data.lacity.org (2025). Crime Data from 2020 to Present [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/crime-data-from-2020-to-present
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    Sep 20, 2025
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    ***Starting on March 7th, 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) will adopt a new Records Management System for reporting crimes and arrests. This new system is being implemented to comply with the FBI's mandate to collect NIBRS-only data (NIBRS — FBI - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/ucr/nibrs). During this transition, users will temporarily see only incidents reported in the retiring system. However, the LAPD is actively working on generating new NIBRS datasets to ensure a smoother and more efficient reporting system. *** **Update 1/18/2024 - LAPD is facing issues with posting the Crime data, but we are taking immediate action to resolve the problem. We understand the importance of providing reliable and up-to-date information and are committed to delivering it. As we work through the issues, we have temporarily reduced our updates from weekly to bi-weekly to ensure that we provide accurate information. Our team is actively working to identify and resolve these issues promptly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Rest assured, we are doing everything we can to fix the problem and get back to providing weekly updates as soon as possible. ** This dataset reflects incidents of crime in the City of Los Angeles dating back to 2020. This data is transcribed from original crime reports that are typed on paper and therefore there may be some inaccuracies within the data. Some location fields with missing data are noted as (0°, 0°). Address fields are only provided to the nearest hundred block in order to maintain privacy. This data is as accurate as the data in the database. Please note questions or concerns in the comments.

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Statista (2024). Most dangerous cities in the U.S. 2023, by violent crime rate [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/217685/most-dangerous-cities-in-north-america-by-crime-rate/
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Most dangerous cities in the U.S. 2023, by violent crime rate

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Dataset updated
Dec 12, 2024
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Statistahttp://statista.com/
Time period covered
2023
Area covered
United States
Description

In 2023, around 3,640.56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents were reported in Oakland, California. This made Oakland the most dangerous city in the United States in that year. Four categories of violent crimes were used: murder and non-negligent manslaughter; forcible rape; robbery; and aggravated assault. Only cities with a population of at least 200,000 were considered.

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