Everyone knows that our world sometimes looks like a small copy of hell. Of course, there are heavenly corners in it, in which both the body and the soul are resting. But now we will talk specifically about those countries in which it seems that Lucifer himself has been running it for a long time.
In addition, if you are going on a round-the-world trip, then it will be useful for you to know which countries are better to fly around, to go around and to bypass. In general, shake your head. Here is the ranking of the most insecure countries in our world.
25. Panama
Panama is just one of the few Central American countries that will be mentioned in this article. Fortunately, recently the number of murders is significantly reduced, but the level of crime associated with the use of weapons is still high. By the way, the most dangerous city in the country is Panama City. Here, according to data for 2013, the level of premeditated murders was 17.2 per 100,000 inhabitants. This figure increased with the appearance of bandit groups. The growing activity of gangs in Panama and neighboring Belize is directly related to the inability of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala to control the level of crime in their territories.
24. Botswana
And if in Panama, representatives of the authorities at least somehow fight against gangster groups, in this country, probably, the president himself is scared, and therefore he does not do anything significant on this score. So, every year the level of murders increases and increases. For example, in 2009, there were 14 deaths per 100,000 people, and in 2013 - 18.4. Moreover, the local population dies not only from premeditated murders, but also from AIDS.
23. Equatorial Guinea
In the state of Central Africa, slightly more than 600,000 inhabitants. In this country, a large number of bandit groups, with whom the police simply can not cope. Moreover, cases of extortion and police arbitrariness against foreigners are not uncommon.
22. Nigeria
This is the most densely populated African country. Here lives 174 million inhabitants. Nigeria is also known for its high crime rate. If you find yourself in this state, do not even enter into the smallest conflicts with the local, and in the hotel do not leave large sums of money. And if you called a taxi before you get into the car, make sure that, in addition to the driver, there is no one else in it.
21. Dominica
And this is one of the smallest countries in the world, but when it comes to the level of crime, then here it is beaten into the leaders. In Dominica, not only the local population, but also tourists can face armed conflicts, robberies.
20. Mexico
The most unfavorable areas in the criminal plan are the northern states of Mexico (the drug business is thriving here). Basically, premeditated murders occur precisely with those who are somehow involved in this business. By the way, in Mexico, not everything is so terrible. For example, the level of murders in the state of Yucatan is lower than Montana or Wyoming (USA). Moreover, if the States were affected, the murder rate in Washington has almost halved over the past 10 years, with an average of 24 murders per 100,000 people. For comparison: in Mexico City, 8-9 murders per 100 000 people.
19. Saint Lucia
In comparison with the countries that will be mentioned below, in St. Lucia there is a low crime rate, but the number of thefts of personal property is high. By the way, the government manages to reduce the level of murders. "How?", You ask. It turns out that the US Agency for International Development announced its intention to help the authorities of St. Lucia in reducing crime. The program will use advanced approaches to the prevention of crime and violence against women, introduce new methods for investigating crimes.
18. Dominican Republic
The second largest Caribbean country, which has 10 million people. Often, murders are associated with drug trafficking. It turns out that the Dominican Republic is a transit point for the transport of illicit substances to Colombia. The government of the Dominican Republic is often criticized for the mild approach to the conviction of such criminals.
17. Rwanda
Located in Central and Eastern Africa, Rwanda suffered a terrible genocide (1994). And to date, killing people remains something ordinary in this country. But this is not her only problem. So, the authorities vainly try to combat the high level of robberies and rape.
16. Brazil
With a population of 200 million, Brazil is not only a densely populated country in the world, but is also on the list of countries with a high level of crime. For example, only in 2012 in Brazil, about 65,000 people were killed. And one of the main reasons for the murders today are drugs and alcoholism.
15. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
This independent state in the Caribbean Sea covers an area of about 390 km & sup2. And it is known for an extremely high crime rate. According to Interpol statistics, not only murders, but also rape, robbery and attacks on people with physical mutilation are daily occurring here.
14. The Republic of the Congo
Located in Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo is rich not only in natural resources, but also in political instability, destructive civil wars, lack of infrastructure, corruption. All this created the foundation for a huge level of crime.
13. Trinidad and Tobago
The island state of the Caribbean Sea is famous for its economic incomes and the number of murders in the society. So, in recent years, on average, 28 people out of 100,000 have been killed each year.
12. The Bahamas
An island state consisting of 700 islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the fact that the Bahamas is not a poor country (and all thanks to developed tourism), it, like its neighbors in the Caribbean region, has to fight crime. Remember that the most insecure place in the Bahamas is Nassau. Incidentally, in recent years, the number of premeditated murders per 100,000 inhabitants was about 27 per year on the islands.
11. Colombia
Located in the north-west of South America, Colombia has become famous for its well-developed drug trade. In addition, there is a huge hole in this country between the layers of society. Rich families of Spanish origin and poor Colombians, who make ends meet, began to quarrel with each other. As a result, the number of robberies, abductions, assaults, murders and other crimes increased.
10. South Africa
Despite the fact that South Africans call themselves the "rainbow nation", here everything is not so colorful. In a country where 54 million people live, 50 people are killed every day ... Just think about that number! Moreover, along with this increases the number of robberies, rapes ...
9. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Many, probably, have not heard about this country. It is located in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea and is considered the smallest in the western hemisphere. Despite its small area (261 km & sup2), this country is included in 10 countries where the crime rate has been increasing every year. Among the 50,000 inhabitants who live in Saint Kitts and Nevis, there are many killers ...
8. The Kingdom of Swaziland
The state in South Africa. It is one of the smallest African countries (1 million people). Despite the tiny population, robbery, murder, violence is thriving here. And you know that recently it helped to reduce all this? Strangely enough, tuberculosis and AIDS. We can not fail to mention that life expectancy in Swaziland is only 50 years ...
7. Lesotho
Lesotho is another small African country located in South Africa. But with Swaziland, it is not just this. There is also an uncontrolled level of murders. In addition, almost half of the country's population lives below the poverty line. In most cases, this is the cause of social unrest and crime.
6. Jamaica
Occupying an area of 11,000 km & sup2, Jamaica also belongs to the countries of the Caribbean. Over the years, it is known for the highest crime rate in the world. Moreover, it is especially dangerous to walk around in such a large city as Kingston. We hasten to reassure tourists. It turns out that murders occur among the local population (the main motive is robbery, jealousy, betrayal, quarrels on a household basis).
5. Guatemala
This is the most populous country in Central America (16 million people). About 100 murders are committed here every month. She has been on this list for many years. For example, in the 1990s, in only one city of Escuintla, 165 were killed every year among 100,000 people.
4. El Salvador
To date, El Salvador is home to 6.3 million people, many of whom are criminals (including minors) who are members of bandit groups. So, according to data for 2006, 60% of the murders were committed by local gangsters.
3. Belize
With an area of 22,800 km² sup2 and a population of 340,000 people, it is the least populous country in Central America. Despite the stunning scenery, in Belize it is very difficult to live. Especially dangerous in the area of the city of Belize City (for example, in 2007 there was half of all the murders per year).
2. Venezuela
The list of leaders in crime rates in the world includes the state located on the north coast of South America. Venezuela is known as one of the largest oil exporters, but at the same time everyone knows it also as a country where today or tomorrow you can be killed. According to the social survey, only 19% of the local residents feel safe when wandering the deserted Venezuelan streets at night.
1. Honduras
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in Honduras, where today 8.25 million people live, the highest level of murders. This is one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Every year, the rate of 90.4 murders per 100,000 people increases at an incredible rate and this is very scary. And for the reason that Honduras is a popular tourist destination for tourists, it is not uncommon for foreigners to become victims of crime.