10 Most Violent Cities with Murders in the World

Not only that, but Ciudad Victoria city also has one of the lowest levels of education and economic development, which has led to an increase in crime.

5. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Cuidad Juarez, Mexico is known as the most violent city in the world. The city has an average of 100 murders per month. This makes the city more violent than Baghdad, Afghanistan, and Syria. It is three times more violent than any other city in Latin America.

6. Irapuato, Mexico

Irapuato city had an estimated homicide rate of 106 per 100,000 people in 2016. It makes Irapuato one of the most murdered cities in the world.

In addition, Irapuato has a rape rate of 70 per 100,000 people and a robbery rate of 172 per 100,000 people. These rates make Irapuato one of the most violent cities for crime overall.

7. Guayana, Venezuela

According to a study by the Global Peace Index, Guayana is ranked as the most violence-prone city in Venezuela with a score of 161.5 points, more than twice as violent as any other Venezuelan city and nearly six times more violent than Caracas, 41st on the list.

Venezuela has the second highest level of unrest (defined as deprivation) of all countries in Latin America, after Honduras.

8. Sao Paulo, Brazil

Brazil has a high crime rate, being the most violent country in the world. The most violent cities in Brazil are Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Belo Horizonte.

Sao Paulo has the highest homicide rate in the world with 144 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. Rio de Janeiro has the second-highest homicide rate with 131 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. Salvador has the third-highest homicide rate with 101 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. Belo Horizonte has the fourth-highest homicide rate with 89 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants.

9. Fortaleza, Brazil

Fortaleza is the most violent city in Brazil according to the Global Peace Index report. The study found that there was an average of 102 homicides per 100,000 people in Fortaleza in 2014. The report also found an average of 162 robberies per 100,000 residents and 105 assaults per 100,000 people.