7 Most Unsafe Cities Around The World In 2025

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Most Unsafe Cities

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1. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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2. Pretoria, South Africa

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3. Caracas, Venezuela

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4. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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5. Johannesburg, South Africa

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6. Durban, South Africa

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7. San Pedro Sula, Honduras

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Where does the city you live stand on the safety index?

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