5. Marseilles, France
It is a port city in France, which has an estimated population of 855,000. Crimes in this area range from mugging, snatch and grabs of valuables, to car break ins, and hardcore crimes. This has led to the economic decline in Marseilles, which has, in turn, resulted in an unemployment rate of 13%. The city is faced with gang wars, murders, segregation, police corruption, gang controlled drug trafficking, and other organized crimes.
4. Naples, Italy
It is the capital city of the Campania region of southern Italy with a population of approximately one million people. Its economic spine lies in agriculture, tourism, and commerce. The crime rates in this city are very high and they are fueled by unemployment which is at between 28 and 40 percent. Crimes committed include: pick pocketing, home burglary, vehicle break ins, assaults, purse snatching and drugging. Organized crime is rife by the mafia group of Camorra like clans who control the lucrative and illegal, waste disposal racketeering operations in this city.
3. Turin, Italy
It is the capital city of the mountainous Piedmont region, which is in the northern part of Italy. It has a population of 909,193 people. It is a vibrant city with businesses, cultural centers, and industries. Its crime rates are high due to the presence of anti establishment groups who overwhelm local authorities most of the times – this is according to the report by the US Overseas Security Advisory Council. Other crimes include malicious property damage, theft, and robberies.
2. Bari, Italy
It is the capital city of Puglia and a port city on the Adriatic coast with a population of over 322,000 people. This is according to the National Institute for Statistics. The crime rate in Bari is high with petty theft, including street robberies in passageways which discourages tourists. There are high levels of murders and violence due to organized crimes.
1. Rostov on Don, Russia
It is the largest city in Southern Russia and capital city of Rostov region and the Southern Federal Region of Russia. It has a population of over 1.1 million and the crime rate is high due to an increase in the illegal trade of guns which is fueled by the essential civil war.
Yes, the aforementioned are the top 10 most dangerous cities in Europe. If you happen to be touring the continent, try as much s you can, to avoid those cities. Share with friends so that they too can be forewarned.
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