Many people question me about my choice to be here, because it is "THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE IN THE WORLD." When you mention Tijuana murder and crime scenes flash in people's heads. As I like to point out, in any big city you will have crime. As long as you are being smart, and not looking for trouble you will be fine, just like any big city. If you are smart about your surroundings and come with locals who know the places you shouldn't go, aside from freak accidents, you should be fine.
Tijuana murder rate according to the U.S. consulate- 20 people per 100,000 people
FBI's most recent murder rates for a few cities in the states...
Detriot, Michigan- 34.4 per 100,000
St. Louis, Missouri (where our church has taken high school students)- 40.5 per 100,000 people
New Orleans, Louisiana (Where many groups opt to go instead of TJ)- 49.1 per 100,000 people
Cincinnati, Ohio- 20.5 per 100,000 people
Cleveland, Ohio- 19 per 100,000 people
Just something to think about...
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