TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Crime ratealong with other key indicators such as political stability, determine a country’s ability to ensure the general well-being of its citizens. Excellent law enforcement and harsh penalties often influence the country’s crime rate and show a downward trend.

The Global Organized Crime Index (GOCI) presents comprehensive data measuring the level of organized crime worldwide by country. Here is a comprehensive overview of the countries with the lowest organized crime rates.

10 countries with the lowest organized crime rates

According to the Global Organized Crime Index, Tuvalu and São Tomé and Príncipe hold the titles of countries with the lowest recorded crime rates in 2023. Read on to learn about other admirable contenders in the list below below.

1.Tuvalu

Located in the west-central Pacific Ocean, Tuvalu is the country with the lowest crime rate, with an estimated crime rate of 1.61. With few economic opportunities and a less attractive commercial market, Tuvalu records very little crime, particularly in human trafficking and firearms-related accidents.

2. Sao Tome and Principe

With an incredibly low crime rate, Sao Tome and Principe has little evidence of illicit financial activities such as money laundering. Although the country’s current protocol does not meet global standards, the government appears to be addressing its shortcomings in response to the implementation of additional financial regulations.

3.Nauru

Few cases of people smuggling have been reported in Nauru in recent years, indicating that the country is at minimal risk of becoming a global destination or transit country for such illegal activities.

Additionally, all imports of firearms, weapons and explosives are strictly prohibited by law, meaning no privately owned firearms, legal or illegal, are owned.

4. Liechtenstein

With a crime score of 2.27, Liechtenstein demonstrates a clean environment for its citizens thanks to the absence of illegal firearms and illegal drug use. The government insists on transparency of national budgets, public procurement contracts and other relevant information in order to maintain a corruption-free environment at all levels of government.

5.Vanuatu

As a member of the Oceania region, Vanuatu is vulnerable to the existence of drug markets involving neighboring countries such as Australia and New Zealand. According to reports from local authorities, there have been serious cases of illegal drugs, with international tourists as the dominant players.

6. Samoa

In general, Samoa has a stable political situation with relatively low levels of organized crime. The country is an example of strong international cooperation with other Pacific countries through the Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Center (PTCCC).

7. Kiribati

Kiribati grants its media sector a high degree of independence, thus fostering an environment free from interference. In 2018, the country signed an agreement to establish a high-speed Internet connection, allowing even wider access to various media content.

8. Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands’ judicial system, made up of judges appointed by the cabinet and the legislature, operates without political interference. In typical cases, authorities do not refrain from arbitrary arrests and detentions. Instead, attorneys are made available to assist indigent defendants.

9.Monaco

Monaco is widely recognized as one of the safest countries with the lowest rate of organized crime. According to 2023 data, while the country faces recurring threats of malware attacks against government and public institutions, there is no evidence of infiltration of cybercrime groups in Monaco.

10. Dominic

Accountable governance plays a key role in creating a fair environment within Dominica’s independent judiciary. Despite being understaffed and inefficient, the country’s courts have not been implicated in major reports of institutional misconduct.

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