Europe in the spotlight of armed violence: which cities have become the most dangerous

According to glavcom.ua: According to Euronews, violence from criminal groups is spreading across Europe, turning some cities into hotspots for shootings and armed crimes. Among the most dangerous cities are Brussels, Stockholm, Marseille, and Amsterdam, as reported by 'Glavcom'.

Brussels – the capital of armed violence

The capital of Belgium has become a dangerous place due to the activity of drug gangs in the neighborhoods of Anderlecht and Molenbeek. In 2025, there were 57 shootings here, and local officials are calling for military patrols and an expansion of the video surveillance system.

Stockholm – from a safe capital to a hotspot of violence

The capital of Sweden recorded 55 shootings by August 2025, resulting in 9 deaths. Crime across the country is increasing, and gangs are using explosives and involving teenagers in murders.

Violence in major cities across Europe is becoming increasingly pronounced, with criminals using firearms, transforming certain areas into real risk zones. The activity of drug gangs and banditry is becoming a problem for cities and for Europe as a whole. Local authorities are already deploying measures to combat this negative situation, but it is hard to predict how quickly the growth of violence can be contained.