"Safety Score 0.81 out of 10"…The World's Most 'Dangerous Vacation Spot'

South Africa, the Most Dangerous Travel Destination
20,000 People Killed Annually

South Africa, located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, has been named the most dangerous vacation destination in the world.

On the 10th (local time), South African daily newspaper The Star reported that the US security company ADT recently released a report containing this information.

ADT rated safety scores based on the number of robberies per 100,000 people and other factors for countries most visited by vacationers from 2017 to 2019, according to data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS).

As a result, South Africa scored the lowest safety score of 0.81 out of 10. The United States followed with a score of 2.17.

Scenic view of Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. [Image source=Yonhap News]

In fact, South Africa recorded the highest number of robberies per 100,000 people at 852.8 cases. Additionally, more than 77% of South African respondents expressed concern about robbery victimization. The number of robberies in the United States was 714.4 per 100,000 people.

South Africa is known as the "country embracing the world" due to its diverse natural environment, featuring majestic and rugged mountain ranges alongside deserts. However, with a population of about 60 million, approximately 20,000 people are murdered annually, making it one of the countries with the highest violent crime rates in the world.

According to statistics released by local police in May, the number of homicide victims in South Africa during the first quarter of this year was 6,289. Among them, female victims accounted for 969 (about 15%).

During the same period, the number of sexual crime victims exceeded 10,000, reaching 10,512. In addition, there were numerous violent incidents such as robbery and assault.

As a result, not only vacationers but also local residents reportedly live with considerable anxiety about safety on a daily basis.

According to a recent survey by the South African Automobile Association (AA), 37% of respondents said they feel "almost unsafe" (22%) or "completely unsafe" (15%) in South Africa.

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