Top Ten Most Dangerous Cities in the World Based on Numbeo’s Crime Index 2024

The latest report from Numbeo, the largest cost of living database, has ranked Memphis as the tenth most dangerous city in the world. According to the Crime Index by City 2024 Mid-Year, Memphis was the only U.S. city to make it into the top ten.

The top three spots were taken by Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria in South Africa, followed by Caracas in Venezuela. Other American cities in the top twenty included Baltimore, Detroit, and Albuquerque.

Numbeo’s Crime Index is based on surveys conducted by visitors to their website, with questions designed to reflect scientific and government surveys. The index takes into account factors such as general perception of crime levels, safety, concerns about specific crimes, property crimes, and violent crimes.

While the official government statistics show a decrease in violent crimes in Memphis from July to March this year, Numbeo’s ranking is based on user-contributed data and perceptions. It serves as a tool for individuals to understand the relative safety of different cities and make informed decisions about their locations.

For more details on Numbeo’s crime rankings by city, you can visit their website. Despite the ranking, the Memphis community continues to work towards creating a safer and more secure environment for its residents.