Celaya, Mexico is the number one most dangerous city in the world (WorldAtlas)

The Most Dangerous Cities In The World

According to the ranking published by WorldAtlas in November 2023, seven out of ten of the most dangerous cities in the world are in Mexico. And Celaya, Guanajuato is the most dangerous city on the planet.

Taking in consideration that various forms of violent criminal activities make a place dangerous for both the residents and the foreign tourists who visit the destination. It is to be noted that violence and peace cannot coexist together in an area, and such criminal acts are considered potential threats to peace in any location in the world.

Therefore, one must be aware of the world’s most dangerous cities and take precautionary measures to visit any of these places.

Based on a report released by the Citizens’ Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice, the article lists the top 10 most dangerous cities in the world that have the highest homicide rates per 100,000 inhabitants. They are as follows:

  1. Celaya, Mexico
  2. Tijuana, Mexico
  3. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
  4. Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
  5. Irapuato, Mexico
  6. Ensenada, Mexico
  7. St. Louis, United States
  8. Uruapan, Mexico
  9. Fiera de Santana, Brazil
  10. Cape Town, South Africa
The 10 most dangerous cities in the world mapped.
Celaya is located only 49 km (30 miles) south of San Miguel de Allende

1. Celaya, Mexico – 109.39 Homicides/100K

A street in Celaya, Mexico.

With information from WorldAtlas

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