Lagos Ranks 28th in 2026 Crime Index as Five South African Cities Make Top 20
Lagos ranks 28th in Numbeo’s 2026 mid-year Crime Index, with a score of 69.1, placing it in the “high” crime category. The index is based on visitors’ survey responses about crime and safety perceptions. Five South African cities feature in the top 20, led by Cape Town in first place, followed by Pietermaritzburg in third, Johannesburg in fifth, Durban in sixth and Pretoria in 16th. The ranking contrasts with a statement from the Lagos Police Command in February that major crimes had reduced. The Command credited intelligence-led policing, community partnerships and stronger operational strategies for improved security. The report also cites protests against demolitions and police responses to demonstrations in Lagos. It refers to a November 5 shooting in Ajegunle in which a police officer allegedly killed a girl and injured another. It also notes anti-immigration protests and attacks on African businesses in South Africa, with Nigerians among those reported killed.
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