Five countries with highest crime rate

By Sandra Simon

Global security challenges have significantly affected various countries worldwide; some countries are faced with greater challenges and threats than others.

Many nations are grappling with an increase in criminal and violent rates, corruption, theft and kidnapping. This serves as a call to attention globally to these nations where individuals and families are faced with heightened dangers or harm.

Residents and visitors are urged to practice extreme caution.

Here are the top countries currently facing severe crime challenges:

1. Haiti

This country tops the list of those faced with serious political instability and criminal violence. It is identified as a country rampant with kidnappings, homicides, human and drug trafficking.

Lack of effective regulations and laws has made this region and nation very dangerous, with its residents living in absolute fear and distraught.

2. Papua New Guinea

It ranks second in terms of serious cases of armed robberies, rape, kidnappings and abuse. It is driven by weak governance, which promotes more tribal conflicts amongst residents in the nation.

3. Venezuela

A country known for its natural beauty, yet engulfed in economic and political turmoil, as the crime wave continues to surge.

Poverty has also fueled a spike in criminality. It remains amongst the top list of nations cited as a dangerous one.

4. Afghanistan

Perhaps it’s no news that Afghanistan is a country shaped by trafficking and several criminal acts, as residents live in fear of the unknown.

Many local communities are plagued by threats and attacks from both criminal networks and militants.

5. South Africa

Driven by the high rates of assault, rape, murder, and robbery, several reports of gang activities have been reported in South Africa.

The residents reveal a heavy wave of criminal activities, especially with home invasions.