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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Crime index 2025: 10 least safe countries in the world; check full list
Imagine you're planning your next trip, or maybe thinking of relocating, and you start Googling 'Is this city safe?' You're hit with a barrage of Reddit threads, government stats, and that one friend who swears that the city is not safe. Well, here is a list of countries that ranked in the top of the Crime Index of Numbeo, a crowd-sourced rating system that estimates the overall crime level in a city or country. Contributors rate their perception of local crime on a scale from -2 (strong negative perception) to +2 (strong positive perception). These numbers are then filtered using spam-detecting algorithms to weed out bots, trolls, and people demonstrating suspicious behaviour. The final score is scaled from 0 to 100 for easy understanding: Very low crime: Below 20 Low: 20–40 Moderate: 40–60 High: 60–80 Very high: Above 80 So if a place scores a 78, it's not exactly safe after dark. The Safety Index, by the way, is just the Crime Index's mirror twin. The higher the Safety Index, the more comfortable you should feel walking alone at night without clutching your keys like Wolverine claws. What are people rating? Numbeo asked its users to weigh in on several crime-related factors, such as: Perception of general crime levels How safe people feel during the day and at night Concerns about being mugged, robbed, harassed, or worse Severity of property crimes (think theft, burglary, vandalism) Severity of violent crimes (assault, homicide, sexual violence) It's a pretty comprehensive list, and while it may not reflect actual crime reports, it certainly tells you how people feel about their environment. And sometimes, that gut feeling is just as important. Read more: Which country has the largest snake population What about official crime stats? Governments around the world do collect actual crime data, usually based on reported incidents per capita. But comparing those numbers internationally is like comparing apples to secretive oranges. Here's why: In some countries, people underreport crime—either due to mistrust in the police or cultural stigma. Some governments fudge the numbers for political reasons. (Looking at you, suspiciously safe autocracies.) And in many places, data isn't even available, or is too outdated to be useful. So, while government statistics are useful within a single country, they're not always great for global comparisons. That's where Numbeo steps in, offering a perception-based, cross-border index that's continuously updated and semiannually reviewed. Read more: 5 luxury getaways in India that are worth the splurge So who's winning (or losing) the safety game? Here's a snapshot from Numbeo's current index: Haiti - 32.6 Papua New Guinea - 31.6 Venezuela - 29.0 Afghanistan - 28.1 South Africa - 25.4 Honduras - 24.8 Trinidad and Tobago - 19.5 Syria - 19.3 Jamaica - 19.0 India isn't in the top 10, or should we say, bottom 10, but it still finds itself in the 'moderate' crime bracket. Urban safety remains a concern, especially with rising population density and varying law enforcement standards. Do note that Numbeo's Crime Index is perception-based, crowd-sourced, and influenced by personal experience. Safety isn't just about crime rates—it's about how safe people feel, and that, in turn, shapes neighborhoods, travel choices, and city planning.
Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Dubai Eye
UAE ranked world's safest country
The UAE has been named the world's safest country in Numbeo's 2025 Mid-Year Safety Index, surpassing 147 other nations to win the top spot. The country's score went up from 84.5 to 85.2 in the global safety index. Andorra came in second, with an index score of 84.8. The total index score is determined by survey responses on the database's website, and based on factors including perception of crime rates, perceived safety during day and night, violent crimes, concerns over specific crimes like mugging, car theft, physical attack, and property-related crime like burglary and vandalism. Qatar was placed in third with a score of 84.6, while Taiwan and Macao scored 83.0 and 81.8 respectively. Oman, Isle of Man, Hong Kong, Armenia and Singapore made it to the top 10. الحمدلله على نعمة الإمارات — عبدالله بن زايد (@ABZayed) July 26, 2025
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How Florida Home Prices Compare to Mexico, Canada and China
Comparing home prices in different countries often feels like apples and oranges, given the different local home sizes, land acreage and income variations. It's also hard to find single data sources. Learn More: Trending Now: Fortunately, Numbeo provided consistent data for the average housing price per square foot and local monthly incomes. And where Numbeo's numbers end, real estate experts can help fill in more color and texture. Here is how Florida's home prices compare with Mexico, Canada and China. Florida Average Price/SF (city center): $313.50 Average Price/SF (outside urban centers): $262.40 Average Monthly Salary: $4,105.08 (ZipRecruiter) Numbeo doesn't provide state-specific data — just country- and city-level data. But the average home price in Florida ($384,811 per Zillow) is 4.2% higher than the U.S. as a whole ($369,147), so by boosting Numbeo's average U.S. home price per square foot by 4.2%, we can keep the numbers consistent based on Numbeo data. Of course, even at the state level, there are wild variations in home prices. 'In the outer suburbs and more rural areas, you can buy houses for around $200,000,' noted Mark Sanchez, Senior Real Estate Manager at Florida brokerage Gator Rated. 'Buyers can expect to pay over $1 million in desirable neighborhoods in cities like Miami and Orlando, however.' Florida Alternatives: Canada Average Price/SF (city center): $582.52 (all prices in USD) Average Price/SF (outside urban centers): $423.81 Average Monthly Salary: $2,877.64 Much of Canada has an affordable housing problem that makes the one in the U.S. look trivial. Despite salaries in Canada being 33.4% lower than those in the U.S., home prices are significantly higher. Jeremy Savory founded Millionaire Migrant to help Americans move to more affordable and lower-tax countries. He warned Americans to beware of Canada's housing markets, however. 'Property prices have become unaffordable in some cities, especially in Vancouver where they're incredibly elevated.' Mexico Average Price/SF (city center): $186.34 Average Price/SF (outside urban centers): $132.64 Average Monthly Salary: $727.66 Mexico homes cost less per square foot than those in Florida — but local incomes are disproportionately lower still. That makes housing in Mexico less affordable for locals than in Florida, or the U.S. at large. Mariana Lange helps Americans and Canadians move south of the border with Mexico Relocation Guide. The average American transplant pays far more for housing than the average Mexican, since American expats tend to cluster in more expensive pockets of the country. She lists Rosarito, La Paz, Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen and Costalegre as the top five destinations. 'In Rosarito for example, you can find nice two-bedroom oceanfront condos in the $200,000 to $400,000 price range,' she said. 'If you'd rather live in town and forego an ocean view, you can find homes starting at $150,000 USD.' China Average Price/SF (city center): $582.13 Average Price/SF (outside urban centers): $277.39 Average Monthly Salary: $919.71 In China, home affordability remains even more skewed, even after a real estate bubble burst. Urban homes cost 93.6% more than their U.S. counterparts, while Chinese incomes average 78.7% less than Americans'. 'In first-tier cities like Shanghai or Beijing, prices per square foot easily reach $800 to $900 USD,' explained real estate expert Ben Mizes with Clever Offers. 'Affordability in major Chinese cities is a significant concern, to put it mildly.' Savory added that the real estate crisis in China — and perhaps the political regime — has driven many wealthier Chinese to leave. 'China is now experiencing the second largest exodus of wealth behind the U.K.' For Floridians looking for more affordable housing and pleasant climes, look south to Mexico rather than north to Canada or east to China. More From GOBankingRates 3 Luxury SUVs That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Summer 2025 6 Hybrid Vehicles To Stay Away From in Retirement 4 Affordable Car Brands You Won't Regret Buying in 2025 This article originally appeared on How Florida Home Prices Compare to Mexico, Canada and China Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
TAG 91.1
3 days ago
- TAG 91.1
UAE ranked world's safest country
The UAE has been named the world's safest country in Numbeo's 2025 Mid-Year Safety Index, surpassing 147 other nations to win the top spot. The country's score went up from 84.5 to 85.2 in the global safety index. Andorra came in second, with an index score of 84.8. The total index score is determined by survey responses on the database's website, and based on factors including perception of crime rates, perceived safety during day and night, violent crimes, concerns over specific crimes like mugging, car theft, physical attack, and property-related crime like burglary and vandalism. Qatar was placed in third with a score of 84.6, while Taiwan and Macao scored 83.0 and 81.8 respectively. Oman, Isle of Man, Hong Kong, Armenia and Singapore made it to the top 10. الحمدلله على نعمة الإمارات — عبدالله بن زايد (@ABZayed) July 26, 2025
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Ya Biladi
4 days ago
- Health
- Ya Biladi
Morocco's PJD criticizes government based on controversial Numbeo ranking [Fact-check]
Archive When it comes to attacking the government, the source or accuracy of the data no longer seems to matter. This is evident in the Justice and Development Party's recent criticism of the government's healthcare performance, based on a questionable ranking derived from the opinions of a small group of internet users. Despite its own extensive experience in public governance, the party ignored credible reports from official Moroccan and international institutions, such as Bank Al-Maghrib, the High Commission for Planning, the Court of Auditors, and the WHO, which, backed by rigorous methodology and field data, have themselves pointed to the government's shortcomings. Instead, the PJD chose to rely on the «Health Care Index by Country 2025», published by Numbeo, a platform whose credibility is highly disputed. In a lengthy article published on its website, the opposition party claimed that «despite the Akhannouch government's social-state rhetoric», Morocco ranked 94th out of 99 countries. It attempted to legitimize the ranking by describing Numbeo as «a site specializing in data analysis and international surveys», in an effort to lend credibility to its findings. The party went on to describe Morocco's position at the bottom of the African healthcare rankings as «alarming», noting that Rabat and Casablanca ranked 303rd and 310th, respectively, in terms of healthcare quality. The Truth Behind the Ranking Numbeo, the platform the PJD relied on, was founded in 2009 by Serbian national Mladen Adamovic and is registered in Serbia. The site openly admits that «the structure of the project allows anyone with an Internet connection to modify its content», and warns that «nothing found here has necessarily been reviewed by people with the expertise required to provide you with complete, accurate or reliable information. Use our content at your own risk». It further adds: «We do not provide any warranties that our services will meet your requirements, be uninterrupted, timely, accurate, or error-free, or that your information will be secure», and makes clear that «there is absolutely no assurance that any statement on the website is correct or precise». A closer look at the site reveals the weakness of its methodology. A single user can skew a city or country's overall rating simply by submitting multiple opinions. For instance, Rabat's healthcare rating was based on only 30 users, and Casablanca's on just 67, while Kaohsiung, Taiwan topped the global list based on only 47 submissions. Shifting Positions Ironically, back in 2019, when the PJD held the Ministry of Health under Saad Eddine El Othmani's leadership, it had firmly criticized Moroccan media for citing Numbeo's rankings. In an official statement at the time, the ministry dismissed the site's methodology, saying it lacked «scientific accuracy, sound methodology, and the standards used by recognized international institutions». The ministry stated that the rankings «were based on a small, unrepresentative sample, no more than 100 visitors to the site, and could not be used to evaluate national healthcare systems». It also warned media outlets to treat Numbeo's data with caution, describing it as «misleading and unaffiliated with any recognized international statistical health organization».
