A Spanish expat complains that it is “not easy to make friends among the local residents—they also have an aggressive attitude on the streets.” A Venezuelan expat dislikes “the mistreatment of women, the poor working conditions and the general lack of common courtesy.”. 7. A British expat states: “My life is easier here, but I feel as if I am living in a bubble: I miss the freedom to walk or ride anywhere at any time, and I hate having to worry about my security.” A Belgian expat complains about the “uncertain political situation, racism, corruption and high crime rate, as well as the weakness of the rand. Available in French . India 6. Most tourists only face opportunistic crimes such as muggings and theft. An Australian expat reports that “the bureaucracy is maddening, as is the overall indifference of staff employed in/by government services.” A Russian expat complains of a “bad economic situation, bad education, and poor career opportunities.”. Almost anything can and might happen to me, anytime, anywhere.”. A Polish expat reports that “the political situation is changing. Executive Producer/s Ray Pedretti. A Bulgarian expat reports “concerns about racism, overpopulated areas, crime increasing, accommodation prices, and a lack of support about reintegration and residency help.” One Dutch expat is worried about “the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and its consequences for me, my residency in the United Kingdom, and potential difficulties with traveling to and from the U.K. after the Brexit!”. Greece (47th overall). Based on the metro areas’ murder and property crime rates per 100,000 people, determined by FBI crime reports, these are the most dangerous places to live in the United States. Time & Tide 45m. 1. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for police officers. The Home Office figures show how many offences were committed - per head of population - … The system is unfair to both natives and expats, and local companies are not so open to foreigners.”, 11. A visual adventure and a lesson in history, geology, science and technology, the series looks back over past events that have devastated cities, towns and villages, taken hundreds of thousands of human lives and ruined world economies. This was widely reported about at the time and, as the survey is based on expats’ subjective opinions, it may well have affected how they rated the country at the time. 72 Dangerous Places to Live. 8 places that require fortitude, resourcefulness and a great faith in one's DIY skills to make it through the year alive. 6. Kuwait (46th overall). The skyline of Nairobi, one of the most dangerous places to live. South Africa (63rd overall). 10. A Canadian expat reports how she “constantly feels like an outsider. People are frightened to speak or pass an opinion.”. ", And yet, Zeeck says that the overall results are not good for this country and that the USA’s 49th place in the 2019 Safety & Security subcategory is "still not really anything to write home about. Despite not ranking in the top 20 most dangerous places to live, crime is still problematic in Robbins. A Bulgarian expat complains about “corruption, a total lack of loyalty or honesty, and foreigners being considered 'walking wallets. Writer/s Ray Pedretti Trish Robinson. The general mindset and culture seems narcissist and very much 'me first' and that shows up in too many ways on too many levels.” Another German expat dislikes “widespread conservative viewpoints, seeing 'socialism' as an inherent evil, lack of gun control, lack of affordable healthcare and education, overly religious views.” A Brazilian expat shares concerns about “racism, xenophobia and guns.”, 17. "A Portuguese expat even says that 'gun culture could be the trigger for me to move out of the country due to safety concerns'—that’s quite a statement.”, READ MORE: "Bucket List Travel: The Top 50 Places In The World". The quality of life is poor.”, 15. United Kingdom (53rd overall). Release year: 2016. But the crime rates in certain areas are dangerously high, especially the murder rate which is six times the national average.