UK city named the 'most dangerous' in Europe, according to study

It's also the 26th most dangerous city in the world

A new study has found that the "most dangerous city in Europe" is in the UK, with another two of our cities making the top ten. The new survey was completed by Expatriate Consultancy, a company that helps people move abroad, and collated data from Numbeo's Crime Index which is published twice a year. The data set analyses increases in crime over a three-year period while also accounting for crimes like theft, robbery and physical attack. Each of the world's cities is given a crime index value, with less than 20 meaning low crime. According to the list, the most dangerous city in Europe is actually Bradford, West Yorkshire. Its crime value is a staggering 71.24, meaning it's also the 26th most dangerous city in the world. But that's not it. Coming in behind Bradford is noneother than Coventry in the West Midlands, which has a score of 68.35. [caption id="attachment_354664" align="alignnone" width="2048"]

Via Getty[/caption] In 2021, the overall rate for Bradford was 146 crimes per 1,000 people, with the most common offences being violence and sexual attacks. Coventry saw 102 crimes per 1,000 people. But that isn't to say the list is definitive, and some have questioned how accurate the methodology actually is. Bradford’s District Commander, chief superintendent Rob McCoubrey, rebukes the study. "West Yorkshire Police do not recognise this data and do not accept how any methodology can provide a credible comparison across continents, countries, and cities," he told the Express. "Bradford is a safe place to live, work and visit. Like any city where deprivation and poverty exist there are of course challenges." He continued: "However, we work closely with partner agencies and communities to effectively tackle issues as they emerge. [caption id="attachment_354667" align="alignnone" width="2048"]

Via UnSplash[/caption] "For example, over the last three years knife crime in Bradford has fallen by 19 percent and residential burglaries by 57 percent. "It is disappointing that this survey fails to recognise many of the attributes that make Bradford such a fantastic city." McCoubrey continued to say that Bradford is rated "outstanding" by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. "People in Bradford can have confidence that when they report crime it will be properly recorded and acted upon," he added.