Imagine being fully awake and aware while on vacation, doesn't feel fun right?

Heading abroad on the adventure is exciting and nerve-wracking moment. But, by nerve-wracking it doesn't mean your holiday must be something that will cost your life unless if you happen to visit these cities below.
In this article, we will cover some of the most dangerous cities in the world and the kinds of crimes that casually occur. Click this button below to find out!

Tijuana Mexico has been named as the world's most violent city in the world for the second year in a row since 2018. According to the Citizens Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice in Mexico, most violence in Tijuana is caused by human trafficking and drug trades. Every day in Tijuana, at least 6 people were murdered as a cause of gun violence.

Though homicide rates in Tijuana are still considered high, the local administration has stated that lowering this homicide rate wouldn't happen quickly overnight. Meaning, Tijuana will probably remain the world's most violent city in the world.

Acapulco is a city that is located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico and is recognized for its active port, which serves as shipping and cruise lines between Panama and San Fransisco. Before being titled as one of the world's most dangerous cities, Acapulco was a popular tourist destination city famous for its breathtaking cliff and beautiful beaches.

Besides that, Acapulco was also frequently used as the playground in some Hollywood movies. But lately, Acapulco is no longer a tourist-friendly city anymore since drug cartels now dominate the town and drug wars can break out at any time.

Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela is listed as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, due to the high number of death that is occurred in this city. With a murder rate of 130 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, Caracas is not considered safe for locals and tourists. Surprisingly, 90 percent of these homicides in Venezuela go unpunished which makes Venezuela a country with the highest murder rates in the world in 2017.

Poor gun control, corruption, and a poor judiciary system are blamed for the rise of homicide in Venezuela. Besides homicides, armed robbery, mugging, carjacking, and burglary are all common crimes in Caracas and are often accompanied by extreme levels of violence.

The crime rate in Ciudad victoria might not be as high as its neighbor Tijuana, Mexico, but Ciudad is still listed as one of the 10 most violent cities in the world. The high number of murders and death in this city is reported as a result of shootouts between criminal groups with police and military in the city.

Reportedly, this city is controlled by the Zeta gang which is notorious for its hyper-violent punishment. In 2017, the Guardian media reported the violence and homicides were so bad that they also happen within the prison walls and the police can do nothing about it. So, think twice if you wanted to visit this city.

Irapuato is a Mexican city located at the foot of Arandas Hill in the state region of Guanajuato. This small city is known for its agricultural and livestock such as strawberry and pig farming. But, surprisingly Irapuato is not your typical calm peaceful tiny city at the foot of the mountain that we usually see in movies. Turns out, based on several traveling sites Irapuato is listed as one of the most dangerous cities to visit in Mexico.

Non-essential travels to this city are discouraged by most travel websites. If travel is necessary, you are advised to take extra precautions while wandering around the city. According to a data-gathering website, the high number of crimes in Irapuato is a result of a poor judiciary and poverty. Still based on the same website vandalism, theft, assault, and armed robbery are the most common crimes in this city.

Natal is just like other major tourist sites in Brazil where it cannot be totally safe against criminals. while most criminality that occurred in Brazil is caused by drugs trading, but this is not the primary cause of crime in Natal. Poverty is usually one of the reasons for natal safety issues. Most crimes that occurred here are categorized as "crimes of opportunity" which means the perpetrators committed it without planning. While carjacking, robbery, and burglary casually happen in most cities in Brazil, but in Natal physical and sexual assault is the main crime that occurs on daily basis.

Fortaleza is one of the largest cities in Brazil besides Rio de Janeiro with approximately 2,5 million people living there. Fortaleza is often described as a vibrant and dynamic city because of some regular festivals and parties held there, which is one of the reasons why Fortaleza is one of the famous tourist destinations in Brazil.

According to some travel websites, Fortalezaza is considered not so safe city for tourists because of its high crime rate. Due to its high crime rate, Fortaleza is a dangerous place to walk at night. If necessary, consider walking in a group to avoid making yourself a target.

Despite being known for its breathtaking Angel Falls and lagoons turns out Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela is not as calm and peaceful place to relax. This small city located on the southern banks of the Orinoco River is a huge mega-slums with lots of gangs, drugs, violence, and robbery.

The reason behind the high number of criminality in this city is caused by active gang members and the poor judiciary system in Venezuela. However, Ciudad Bolivar is still a favorite place to visit by international tourists, especially US residents. But, when visiting this city, tourists are advised to travel with armored vehicles due to the high number of robberies here.

While most of the crimes we have mentioned above are mainly caused by drug trafficking, but it's different for Port Moresby Papua New Guinea. The high number of crimes in Port Moresby is largely due to the city's civil unrest and political tension.

According to a 2004 article in The Economist, Port Moresby is reportedly ranked as the world's least liveable capital city because of its high unemployment and violence. Most crimes in Port Moresby happen so randomly and kidnapping is the most common type of crime that occurs in this city. Reportedly, people and tourists have been abducted by organized gangs and held captive until a ransom is paid.

As amazingly fun and exciting as South Africa seems, it appears that you need to take extra precautions while visiting this country, especially in Pretoria. No, we didn't warn you to be cautious in Pretoria because of the wildlife that usually roams around the street, but because of the high crime index that occurs in this city.

With a crime index of 81.87 and a safety index of 18.22, Pretoria is named the second most dangerous city in the world right after Caracas, Venezuela based on 2021 surveys. In Pretoria, muggings are the most common type of crime that casually happens every day. Therefore, no need to wonder why so many buildings and homes have CCTV installed in them.