10 Most Violent Cities with Murders in the World

VIVA – Crimes often happen in every corner of the city around the world. This crime also has various types, such as theft, fraud, and even murder. Through these crimes in multiple cities around the world, the list of the most violent cities in 2022 has been released.

According to a report by the Citizens Council for Public Safety and Criminal Justice, six of the ten most violent cities are in Latin America, with Tijuana (Mexico) in the first place. Well, here’s complete information about the violent city with the most murders in the world in 2022 as quoted from wonderlist.com site.

1. Tijuana, Mexico

Tijuana, Mexico has a murder rate of 138 per 100,000 people. The city has surpassed war-torn cities like Baghdad and Donetsk in Ukraine and Mogadishu in Somalia. The increase in homicides can be attributed to gang wars between rival drug cartels, as well as random acts of violence.

The Mexican government has struggled to contain rampant violence for years. President Enrique Pena Nieto declared a state of emergency in Tijuana in February 2017 after homicides increased 125 percent from the previous year. However, despite allocating millions of dollars to security measures, the situation is getting worse.

2. Acapulco, Mexico

Acapulco in Mexico becomes the most violent city in the world. There were 111 homicides per 100,000 people in Acapulco, compared to Mexico City's annual average of around 2,000. The majority of the killings in Acapulco are linked to drug trafficking and other organized crime.

3. Caracas, Venezuela

Caracas, Venezuela becomes the most violent city in the world. There were 1,089 homicides in 2013, which is a 54% increase from 2012. The homicide rate in Caracas is almost five times higher than in New York City. The Venezuelan government has not been able to reduce the violence because it has become a big issue.

4. Victoria City, Mexico

Victoria City has a homicide rate of 86 per 100,000 people. The high crime rate in the city has forced the government to implement strict security measures including installing metal detectors in public places.