which city has the most murders

The city most often cited as having the highest murder rate in the world in recent data is Tijuana, Mexico, with an estimated homicide rate of about 138 killings per 100,000 inhabitants per year.

Key point in context

• Tijuana’s rate (around 138 homicides per 100,000 people) places it at or near the top of global rankings for city murder rates in recent years.

• This does not mean Tijuana has the highest number of murders overall, but rather the highest rate once population is taken into account, which is how “most murders” is usually measured in such lists.

Why Tijuana ranks so high

• Sources attribute Tijuana’s extreme violence largely to organized crime, especially drug trafficking, human trafficking, and cartel rivalries (notably between Sinaloa and Tijuana-linked groups).

• Reports describe multiple killings per day on average, with violence concentrated in certain neighborhoods tied to gang disputes and illicit markets.

A quick note on definitions

• “Most murders” can mean:
  • Highest rate (murders per 100,000 people) – where cities like Tijuana dominate.

* Highest **absolute number** of murders – where huge megacities can have more killings in total even with a lower rate.

• Public safety experts typically focus on the rate, because it allows fairer comparison between cities of different sizes.

Limits and data caveats

• Homicide statistics can vary by source and year because of:
  • Differences in how cities define boundaries and track crime.
  • Underreporting or delayed reporting in conflict-affected or high-crime areas.

• Rankings change over time; the specific city at the top can shift year to year, but Tijuana appears repeatedly in the top position in recent “most dangerous cities” lists.

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