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There were 164 murders in New Orleans, Louisiana last year, but 54 in 1,000 residents were the victims of a crime.

Get Informed on the 22 Most Dangerous Cities in the World

19. New Orleans, LA, USA

There were 164 murders in New Orleans, LA in 2015, but 54 in 1,000 residents were the victims of a crime. Frequently in the top five most dangerous U.S. cities, New Orleans also has one of the highest poverty rates in the country making it a hotbed for desperation-triggered criminal activity.

view of mosul, iraqUS citizens are urged to avoid travel to Iraq in general, but especially areas like Mosul where Americans are frequently kidnapped and murdered.Photo Credit: iStockPhoto / Claudiad

20. Mosul, Iraq

Currently, the Islamic State has control of Mosul and is involved in a bloody battle with Iraqi troops. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid travel to Iraq in general, but especially areas like Mosul where Americans are frequently kidnapped and murdered.

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city of nassau, bahamas at nightViolent criminal activity may take place in broad daylight and in tourist areas such as beaches, hotels and nightclubs, although most of it occurs south of the downtown area.Photo Credit: iStockPhoto / alarico

21. Nassau, Bahamas

While it is a relatively popular cruise destination for tourists, in 2015 Nassau saw their murder rate increase by 22%. Violent criminal activity may take place in broad daylight and in tourist areas such as beaches, hotels and nightclubs, although most of it occurs south of the downtown area.

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