2023: TOP 10 COUNTRIES WITH HIGHEST THE CRIME RATE IN THE WORLD 

Did you know that some of the countries with the lowest crime rates such as Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Japan, and New Zealand have very effective law enforcement and some of the most restrictive gun laws in the world?

Nigeria, which has the largest population in Africa, made it as the sixteenth country on the list of 'Countries With Highest Crime Rate in 2023'. Crime rates vary greatly from country to country and are influenced by many factors. For example, high poverty levels and unemployment tend to inflate a country's crime rate. Conversely, strict police enforcement and severe sentences tend to reduce crime rates. There is also a strong correlation between age and crime, with most crimes, especially violent crimes, being committed by those ages 20-30 years old.

Overall crime rate is calculated by dividing the total number of reported crimes of any kind by the total population, then multiplying the result by 100,000 (because crime rate is typically reported as X number of crimes per 100,000 people). For instance, the overall crime rate in the United States is 47.70. The violent crime rate in the U.S. has decreased sharply over the past 25 years...

Some of the world's lowest crime rates are seen in Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Japan, and New Zealand. Each of these countries has very effective law enforcement, and Denmark, Norway, and Japan have some of the most restrictive gun laws in the world.

The countries with the ten highest crime rates, expressed in per 100,000 people, globally are: Venezuela (83.76), Papua New Guinea (80.79), South Africa (76.86), Afghanistan (76.31), Honduras (74.54), Trinidad and Tobago (71.63), Guyana (68.74), El Salvador (67.79), Brazil (67.49), and Jamaica (67.42).

1. VENEZUELA has a crime index of 83.76, the highest of any country in the world... Venezuela's high crime rates have been attributed to reasons including government corruption, a flawed judiciary system, and the breakdown of the Rule of Law.

2. PAPUA NEW GUINEA has a crime index of 80.79. Violent crime, is primarily fueled by rapid social, economic, and political changes. Raskol gangs engage in small and large-scale criminal activity and consist mainly of members with little education and few employment opportunities. Organized crime in the form of corruption is also common in major cities and largely contributes to the high crime rate. Additionally, the geography of Papua New Guinea makes it appealing for drug and human trafficking.

3. SOUTH AFRICA has the third-highest crime rate in the world, with high rate of assaults, rape, homicides, and other violent crimes. This has been attributed to several factors, including high levels of poverty, inequality, unemployment, and social exclusion, and the normalization of violence... More than 1 in 4 men surveyed by the South African Medical Research Council admitted to committing rape.

4. AFGHANISTAN has the fourth-highest crime rate. Crime is present in various forms, including corruption, assassinations/contract killings, drug trafficking, kidnapping, and money laundering. Afghanistan supplied 85% of the world's illicit opium in 2020... Widespread unemployment adds additional fuel for many of the country's crimes, such as robbery and assault.

5. HONDURAS ranks fifth in the world in terms of crime rate with a crime index of 74.54. Its peak of violent crime was in 2012, where the country experienced about 20 homicides per day, typically carried out by gun-toting gangs such as Barrio 18 or Mara Salvatrucha. Honduras is also considered to be a major drug route to the United States. Weak domestic law enforcement has made the country an easy point of entry for the illegal drug trade.

6. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO has the sixth-highest crime rate in the world with a crime index of 71.63. The government faces several challenges in its effect to reduce crime, such as bureaucratic resistance to change, the negative influence of gangs, drugs, economic recession, and an overburdened legal system. There is a great demand for illegal weapons as well, which drug trafficking and gang-related activities fuel... Visitors are typically victims of pickpocketing, assault, theft, and fraud.

7. GUYANA has the eighth-highest crime rate worldwide of 68.74, and a murder rate of about four times higher than that of the U.S. Despite a rigorous licensing requirement to own firearms, the use of weapons by criminals is common. Domestic violence happens regularly in Guyana, as the enforcement of domestic violence laws is weak. Armed robberies occur frequently as well, especially in Georgetown. Additionally, tourists are often the victims of hotel break-ins, robberies, and assaults.

8. EL SALVADOR has organized crime as a massive problem, which contributes to most social violence. Its two largest gangs are MS-13 and Barrio 18. There are an estimated 25,000 gang members at large in El Salvador, 9,000 in prison, and about 60,000 young people in youth gangs, which dominate the country. Many gangs have also cultivated relationships, and in some cases territorial disputes, with drug traffickers. In addition to gangs, high unemployment rates and low wages in El Salvador have pushed families into marginalized areas where crimes are common. Property crimes, such as robbery, theft, and theft of vehicles, are the most common.

9. BRAZIL has the seventh-highest crime rate in the world with exceptionally high rates of violent crimes. Its homicide rate was 23.6 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2020—and it has been as high as 30.8 in previous years. Organized crime has expanded in recent years, and violence between rival groups is a common occurrence. Drug trafficking, corruption, and domestic violence are all pervasive issues in Brazil.

10. JAMAICA is plagued by government corruption, gang activity, and high levels of violent crime, including sexual assault. The U.S. Overseas Security Advisory Council describes the Jamaican police force as understaffed and possessed of limited resources. Travelers are advised to especially avoid Spanish Town and parts of Kingston and Montego Bay.

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Source:

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/crime-rate-by-country