Brazil is noted for its high levels of violence. But how do Brazilian cities compare to US cities? Brazils three leading cities of Rio de Janiero, Sao Paolo, and Recife are clearly more violent than Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.

But if we compare the three Brazilian cities to the US's homicide capitols, it becomes clear that the US is second to none in its rates of violent crime. Washington DC, Detroit, and New Orleans are among the most violent cities in the world.