I do travel all over the world (for business) and have never had a problem with anyone. Was in Germany in March, Poland in May and will be in Denmark,France and Spain this December. Never, EVER, had a problem with people. So far I have been to 31 countries, including China, Zambia, South Africa, etc. So I am not sure what you are talking about.
Countries With the 10 Highest Murder Rates
1. Honduras (90.4 per 100,000)
Honduras has the world's highest murder rate, with 90.4 homicides per 100,000 people. San Pedro Sula, in the northwest of the country, is at the center of much of this small Central American country's violence. Unfortunately, Honduras also has the highest incidence of firearm-related deaths in the world.
2. Venezuela (53.7 per 100,000)
Venezuela has the second highest murder rate in the world. The country loses 53.7 people per 100,000 each year to homicide. Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, is known as one of the most dangerous cities in the world. In fact, it is considered the second most murderous city in the world. With increasing political turmoil, this number has been increasing.
3. The United States Virgin Islands (52.6 per 100,000)
The United States Virgin Islands are more well-known for being a tourist destination than they are for their high murder rate. However, the territory of the United States has one of the highest murder rates in the world. The Virgin Islands, particularly the island of St. Thomas, has seen an increase in crime over the past several years. These crimes include random acts of violence against tourists.
4. Belize (44.7 per 100,00)
Although Belize is a popular destination for tourists, it does have one of the highest murder rates in the world, at 44.7 per 100,000 people. Aside from murder, general petty crime is also a concern in Belize.
5. El Salvador (41.2 per 100,000)
El Salvador has the fifth highest homicide rate in the world at 41.2 murders per 100,000 individuals. Estimates indicate that approximately 60% of these incidents are related to gang activity. Additionally, El Salvador still experiences instability, much of which is a remnant of a destructive civil war which lasted from 1979 until 1992.
6. Guatemala (39.9 per 100,000)
Guatemala has 39.9 murders per every 100,000 inhabitants. Gang violence is a big concern in the country. The trafficking of illegal drugs, and a high rate of firearm both are contributing factors to the high crime rate.
7. Jamaica (39.3 per 100,000)
Jamaica has the world's fourth highest murder rate. Unfortunately, this is a position that Jamaica has held consistently for several years. The latest measurement of 39.3 people per 100,000 is actually a decrease from the country's highest murder rate of 58 people per 100,000, which was experienced in 2005. Most of Jamaica's homicides are a result of organized crime activity.
8. Lesotho (38 per 100,000)
Lesotho is a small country found in southern Africa. Its murder rate is 38 homicides per 100,000 people, the eighth highest in the world. Most crime in Lesotho is restricted to the country's urban areas. The capital city of Maseru is thought to be particularly dangerous to locals and tourists alike.
9. Swaziland (33.8 per 100,000)
Swaziland has a homicide rate of 33.8 per 100,000 people. The factors contributing to the country's murder rate include ones such as wealth inequality, widespread corruption, poverty, unemployment, and a lack of infrastructure.
10. Saint Kitts and Nevis (33.6 per 100,000)
The tiny Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has the tenth highest murder rate in the world. The crime rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis, which
