Highest Crime in Mauritania

Top 58 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — Mauritania

1 Ayoun El Atrous 02 1.0 per 1K

2 Maghama 04 1.0 per 1K

3 Bouly 10 1.0 per 1K

4 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 05 1.0 per 1K

5 Elghabra 03 1.0 per 1K

6 Ṭinṭâne 02 1.0 per 1K

7 Akjoujt 12 1.0 per 1K

8 Rosso 06 1.0 per 1K

9 Tembedgha 01 1.0 per 1K

10 Aleg 05 1.0 per 1K

11 Bogué 05 1.0 per 1K

12 Tékane 06 1.0 per 1K

13 El ’Ayoûn 03 1.0 per 1K

14 Boutilimitt 06 1.0 per 1K

15 Guerou 03 1.0 per 1K

16 Tidjikja 09 1.0 per 1K

17 Atar 07 1.0 per 1K

18 Sélibaby 10 1.0 per 1K

19 Bougadoum 01 1.0 per 1K

20 Tevragh Zeina 13 1.0 per 1K

21 Zouérat 11 1.0 per 1K

22 Kaédi 04 1.0 per 1K

23 Ksar 13 1.0 per 1K

24 Mbera 01 1.0 per 1K

25 Néma 01 1.0 per 1K

26 Dar Naim 14 1.0 per 1K

27 Kiffa 03 1.0 per 1K

28 Nouadhibou 08 1.0 per 1K

29 Nouakchott 1.0 per 1K

30 Bouhdida 05 1.0 per 1K

31 Ouad Naga 06 1.0 per 1K

32 Amourj 01 1.0 per 1K

33 Diogountourou 10 1.0 per 1K

34 Diaguily 10 1.0 per 1K

35 Mboutt 04 1.0 per 1K

36 Mederdra 06 1.0 per 1K

37 Bouanzé 10 1.0 per 1K

38 Hassi Chegar 10 1.0 per 1K

39 El Ghayra 09 1.0 per 1K

40 Bousteila 01 1.0 per 1K

41 Djowol 04 1.0 per 1K

42 Wali Djantang 04 1.0 per 1K

43 Kankossa 03 1.0 per 1K

44 Djiguenni 01 1.0 per 1K

45 Ould Yenjé 10 1.0 per 1K

46 Sagné 04 1.0 per 1K

47 Ndiago 06 1.0 per 1K

48 Fondé Elimane 05 1.0 per 1K

49 Bababé 05 1.0 per 1K

50 Kobenni 02 1.0 per 1K

51 R'kiz 06 1.0 per 1K

52 Vassala 01 1.0 per 1K

53 Ganki Un 04 1.0 per 1K

54 Bagodine 05 1.0 per 1K

55 Lexeiba Un 04 1.0 per 1K

56 Oualata 01 1.0 per 1K

57 Basseknou 01 1.0 per 1K

58 Dar el Barka 05 1.0 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Mauritania face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Ayoun El Atrous has 1.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

High crime rates are often linked to economic factors including poverty, unemployment, income inequality, and limited access to education and social services. Addressing crime effectively requires tackling these underlying root causes alongside traditional law enforcement approaches.

Many cities on this list are actively implementing comprehensive safety strategies including community policing, violence intervention programs, youth mentorship, and economic development initiatives aimed at reducing the conditions that contribute to criminal activity.

Did You Know?

1. The violent crime rate in Ayoun El Atrous is 0.3x the national average.
2. Crime rates have been declining nationally for decades — even cities on this list have generally seen improvements over time.
3. Violent crime is heavily concentrated in specific neighborhoods — most areas within these cities are considerably safer than the citywide statistics suggest.

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