One of the most dangerous cities in the world is Tijuana, which is located in Mexico. According to statistics, there are 138 murders for every 100,000 people. The main reason for the high crime rate in Tijuana is considered to be constant conflicts between drug cartels – each of them is trying to gain more control over trade routes. Armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom are also common in the city. So, those who want to relax in peace should not go to the Mexican city of Tijuana. To feel completely safe, it is better to go toAbu Dhabi (UAE), which has been leading the list of the safest cities in the world for many years in a row. There is almost no crime there, because the authorities use high technology, because of which people are even afraid to think about thefts and murders.
The lowest crime rate in the world
In 2024, Abu Dhabi was ranked number one among the safest cities by the Numbeo Safety Index for the eighth time. This list shows the level of safety in different cities around the world, based on ratings from real people. Locals and tourists submit data that helps assess crime rates, feelings of safety while walking, and so on. Ranking #1 on the Numbeo Safety Index means you can feel safe in Abu Dhabi, day or night.
Abu Dhabi is very safe not because there are no criminals – they are everywhere. It’s just that the police in the city work so well that even the most skillful robber and cautious maniac there is likely to be caught and punished. In 2021, Abu Dhabi Police received a 6-star rating according to the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) model, which can be considered proof of its excellent performance.
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Artificial intelligence in the police
The good performance of the UAE Police is not only due to the fact that officers receive regular training and education. High technology plays a very important role in its coordinated work: the police actively use a video surveillance system with artificial intelligence, which is connected to cloud technologies.
The main technology that reduces crime in Abu Dhabi is the Falcon Eye system. This is the name of a complex system of thousands of cameras installed on roads and public places throughout the city. Cameras monitor everything that happens in the city. Real-time data is processed by artificial intelligence, which instantly records suspicious behavior of people, traffic violations and other circumstances that require immediate police intervention.
Falcon Eye prevents crimes before they happen by monitoring people's behavior. For example, artificial intelligence can notify the police that a crowd of suspicious people is gathering in a certain place. The algorithm also notices if someone leaves a suspicious package or bag in a public place. Artificial intelligence can recognize people's faces and license plates, making it possible to quickly catch criminals.
Microsoft has made a major contribution to the security of the city of Abu Dhabi. In 2024, it invested $1.5 billion in local artificial intelligence company G42. The “smart city” uses the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, which can also be considered great support from the technology giant.
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Police cars in the UAE
The police receive information about traffic violations and possible crimes from cameras with artificial intelligence. And to get to the scene of incidents, they use modern transport.
The Abu Dhabi police use BMW, Ford and Lexus cars as patrol cars. Previously, they were painted red and white, but since 2017 the color has been changed to blue and white – so they are more visible on the roads.
The Abu Dhabi Police has one of the most expensive cars in the world – the Lykan HyperSport, which costs $4.5 million. This is the first hypercar to be designed and assembled in the Middle East. From a standstill, this car accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 2.8 seconds. The maximum speed of Lykan HyperSport is 390 kilometers per hour. There are only 8 copies of this car in the world, so it is rarely used. In general, it can be perceived as a demonstration of the technological capabilities of the local police.
Aba Dhabi police also have armored vehicles in their fleet. In 2024, Ajban Nimr cars appeared at their disposal, which are protected from bullets and can travel even the most difficult routes. These types of machines are used only in the most extreme cases.
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Perhaps the use of artificial intelligence and the availability of fast transport to the police could reduce the crime rate in other countries. But for this it is necessary that residents agree to such measures, and there may be a lot of opponents to such an approach. Would you agree to this in order to walk the streets in peace? Share your opinion in our Telegram chat.