Ranking of the most dangerous cities in Italy, Naples is 12th, Milan in 1st place
In recent years, the number of crimes in Italy had shown a constant decline, but the 2023 marks a clear reversal of the trend. According to data provided by the Sun 24 Hours, reported crimes have returned to the levels of 2019, the pre-pandemic ones.
An increase that represents the first significant growth since 2013, with several cities returning to alarm levels. The main indicators analyzed by Il Sole 24 Ore include crimes such as theft, robbery, and violence, which contribute to defining the crime index in the various provinces.
But there are some surprises that will dispel many prejudices: Naples is in 12th place, in first place we find Milan and in the Top 10 many cities are in Northern Italy.
Milan: the city with the highest crime rate
Milano is confirmed as the most dangerous city in Italy, with the highest number of reports for 100.000 inhabitants. In 2023, XNUMX new cases were recorded 230.394 complaints, with a rate equal to 7.093,9 complaints per 100.000 inhabitants. A fact that makes Milan the city with the highest incidence of crime all over the country.
The most frequent crimes include thefts, robberies and violence, which continue to significantly affect both residents and tourists. The Lombard metropolis alone represents a significant share of national crime, contributing to the 15% to the total number of reports made in 2023.
Rome and Florence second and third in the rankings
Roma occupies second place in the ranking, with a total of 256.832 complaints and a report of 6.071,3 complaints per 100.000 inhabitants. Despite the high number of recorded crimes, Rome does not surpass Milan thanks to its larger population, which slightly dilutes the incidence of crime. In particular, the capital has seen a del% increase 16 of crimes compared to 2022, confirming the growth of crimes such as thefts and robberies.
In third place we find Florence, with 59.953 complaints and a rate of 6.053,8 complaints per 100.000 inhabitants. Even in the Tuscan city, tourism-related crimes are among the most frequent, with numerous thefts and pickpocketings recorded near the most popular tourist attractions.
How dangerous is Naples? The Neapolitan city is in 12th place
Despite dropping out of the top 10, Napoli maintains a high position in the ranking of the most dangerous cities, placing itself at 12 th. In 2023, the city recorded 4.576 complaints per 100.000 inhabitants, with a total of 135.805 complaints. Some specific crimes see Naples among the first places, such as the Counterfeiting of trademarks and industrial products and the smuggling, where the city is positioned respectively at 1 th. The data on the robberies, with Naples at 4 th with 110,3 complaints per 100.000 inhabitants.
- theft: 8th place, 2.197,8 complaints per 100.000 inhabitants
- Mafia-type association: 3rd place
- Usury: 5rd place
- Extortion: 9rd place
Rimini and other “surprise” cities in the ranking
A surprising presence in the ranking is that of Rimini, which is positioned at 4 th with 20.418 complaints and a rate of 6.002,8 complaints per 100.000 inhabitants. The Romagna city, despite being smaller than the others in the ranking, suffers a peak in crime especially during the summer, a period in which the large influx of tourists significantly increases the number of reports.
Even other cities like Torino e Bologna maintain prominent positions, respectively at 5th and 6th place, with a prevalence of thefts and robberies. Finally, the entry of Venice in the top 10 at 9 th, with 40.287 complaints, represents a change compared to the previous year, when Napoli occupied this position.