Is crime getting worse in the UK?
Is crime getting worse in the UK? The crime rate in the United Kingdom increased in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, but fell in Scotland between 2020/21 and 2021/22.
What country has the lowest crime rate?
Any readers who've followed the GPI over the years won't be particularly surprised: Iceland has topped the poll every year since all the way back in 2008. Thanks to its low crime rates but also low military spending and low rates of international conflict, Iceland is, once again, the safest country in the world.
What is the crime rate in Spain?
The 1,960,113 criminal offences recorded in 2021 represent a decrease of 10.9 per cent compared to 2019, and put the crime rate at 41.4 offences per thousand inhabitants.