Is Lausanne really the most dangerous city?

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Does Lausanne deserve the label of the most dangerous city in the country?

Not quite, say local authorities. The city points out that federal crime stats lump many types of offenses together - and that smaller towns like Solothurn actually top the list. 

Experts add that comparing cities is tricky anyway, since recording methods and policing can vary.

What’s true is that crime in Lausanne has risen recently, partly due to youth violence and drug trafficking. 

But officials stress that rates are still far lower than a decade ago - and they’re working closely with the canton to keep it that way.

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