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Lagos ranks 27th among world’s most crime-prone cities – Report

Lagos has been ranked the 27th most crime-prone city in the world, with a crime index of 69.1 points, according to the 2026 Numbeo Crime Index. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-ranks-27th-among-worlds-most-crime-prone-cities-report/

Lagos ranks 27th among world’s most crime-prone cities – Report

Lagos, Nigeria's bustling commercial hub, has been identified as the 27th most crime-prone city in the world, according to the 2026 Numbeo Crime Index. The city's crime index stands at 69.1 points, with a safety index of 30.9 points. Numbeo's assessment, which evaluated 406 cities globally, placed Lagos among cities with high crime levels, classified by scores between 60.01 and 80.

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