Crime rates can vary widely from one country to another. Factors that impact the rate of crime include culture, governance and size of police force, economic inequality, and more. Here are five countries that have some of the lowest crime rates in the world:
#1 Iceland
Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world.
Iceland has a very low crime rate and it’s a safe place to live, visit or do business with. The country has a low rate of violent crime, as well as property crimes such as burglary, motor vehicle theft and theft from motor vehicles. It also has an extremely small number of murders per capita (0.2 homicides per 100,000 people).
#2 Japan
Japan is the safest country in Asia and has the lowest crime rate in the region. It also has a very low homicide rate, with only 0.3 murders per 100,000 people. In comparison, 4% of Americans were murdered between 2003 and 2012; this number does not include suicides or accidents involving guns.
Japan’s strict gun laws are another factor contributing to its safety record: civilians cannot own handguns or rifles and must apply for a license before buying any type of gun from an authorized dealer. The process involves criminal background checks and other requirements such as shooting practice at a firing range and passing written exams on firearm safety rules before being allowed to purchase anything more powerful than airsoft pistols (most commonly used for sports).
#3 Singapore
Singapore is a city-state on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, just north of Indonesia. Its status as a country makes it unique, as most cities are considered to be part of their respective countries. It has a population of 5,604,000 and is known for having an extremely low crime rate.
Singapore’s murder rate was 0.5 murders per 100,000 people in 2016; this number has been steadily decreasing since its peak in 2001 at 1.8 murders per 100,000 people. Thefts have also decreased significantly over time (from 330 thefts per 100,000 people in 1988 down to 102 thefts per 100,000 people in 2015). Robberies have seen similar trends: from 28 robberies per 100k people to 11 robberies per 100k people over that same time period*. Assault rates have also fallen from 138 assaults per 100k people down to 83 assaults.*
#4 Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the world’s safest city, according to a study by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The city has held that title for four years running.
The reason? Hong Kong has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. According to EIU’s Safe Cities Index 2019, Hong Kong has a murder rate of 0.8 murders per 100,000 people—a far cry from its neighboring cities like Tokyo and Singapore which have 1.0 and 2.7 respectively (the world average is 6.2).
Although the city has seen an increase in crime since 1997 when China took over control of it from Britain, there are still few incidents compared with other major cities like London or New York City where tourists are often pickpocketed or assaulted by muggers at night time especially in major tourist areas such as Times Square and Central Park respectively
#5 Qatar
Qatar is a small country with a population of 2.7 million people. It has the lowest crime rate in the world, and its citizens enjoy some of the highest quality of life in the Middle East. In addition to being safe and clean, Qatar boasts some of the most spectacular beaches in Asia.
The rate of crime is low in these countries.
- The rate of crime is low in these countries.
- You should consider visiting one of these five countries to see how safe they are.
- In comparison, the rate of crime is higher in other countries and cities.
- Some areas are safer than others.
Conclusion
Low levels of crime are a sign that a country has a strong and stable government. However, it does not necessarily mean that all citizens are safe. There are many countries with low crime rates but high levels of corruption and violence against women.
It’s important to note that this data is based on official records from each country’s law enforcement agencies – which may not be accurate due to factors like underreporting or different definitions for what constitutes an offense.
For example: in some countries, domestic abuse isn’t considered an offense so it won’t appear on their statistics at all. In other places such as Saudi Arabia, where there is no legal process for reporting rapes (and therefore no official data), we just don’t know how many people were victims last year.”