Top 10 Countries With Lowest Crime Rate In The World

There are 195 countries in the world today.  European countries are topping the top 10 countries with lowest crime rate in the world. Iceland is number one, followed by New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark, Austria. Seven of the top 10 c0untries at the top of the list are in Europe.

1. Iceland

Iceland is a country that has laws in place that guarantee equality. Is rated number one among the countries with lowest crime rate in the world, It has small population of 340,000. With a very low level of crime, attributed to its high standard of living, strong social attitudes against crime. Iceland also has laws in place to guarantee equality, religious freedom, and equal pay for men and women.

2. New Zealand

New Zealand is ranking number two among the countries with lowest crime rate in the world today. Because it has a very low crime rate, especially in violent and theft crime. Citizens of this country are generally open-minded and have laws in place to prevent abuse of anyone’s freedom of speech or expression. Like Iceland, police in New Zealand do not carry personal firearms.

3. Ireland

Ireland is now ranking number three among countries with  lowest crime rate in the world, its  low volume of crime is as a result of  it good economy, and friendly population. 

4. Denmark

Denmark is ranking number four among the countries with the lowest crime rate in the world, with cautions they have  been able to control the crime rate in their country by guarding their borders along Germany and Sweden.

5. Austria

Austria is at number five among the countries with the lowest crime rate in the world, with a population of 8.795 million had an intentional homicide rate of 0.61 per 100,000 people. This is one of the lowest rate in the world. Austrians are friendly,and foreigner are welcome. Despite this, Austrians tend to lead more private personal lives. It can be difficult to make friends with locals unless one interacts with them on a daily basis at work or as part of a recreational activity. Its robbery, assault, and car rates are among the lowest in the developed world, while violent crimes rarely occur.

6. Portugal

Portugal is also one of the safest countries in the world, because of their political stability over the years, and ranking number six among the countries with lowest crime rate in their country.

7.  Slovenia

Slovenia  is ranking number seven among the countries with lowest crime rate in the world, with the crime rate & statistics of 0.53.  This country is also known for their natural beauties and cleanliness, that has add to the quality of life in their country.

8. The Czech Republic

Czech Republic crime rate & statistics has decrease by 0.72. Social equality and low crime rates help this country to be the number eight lowest crime. 

The Czech republic has a fairly stable economy. The average wages  is about 1000 euros per month. Graduates of Czech universities, young professionals have a good chance of employment with decent pay. It is a safe country.

9. Singapore

Singapore crime rate & statistics is 0.17.  with their persistent low crime rates. Singapore has been able to reduce it crime rate by enforcing strict laws and punishments on those who break the law. also their surveillance system and standard of living had help them a lot.

10. Japan

Japan is consider number ten on the list. Theft and other crimes are rarely reported. The emphasis on crime prevention is one  factors contributing to this country high level of safety.

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