7 Countries with Highest Crime Rates 

Source: World Population Review 

Venezuela

This South American country, officially known as the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is the country with the maximum number of crimes. More than 80 crimes are committed in Venezuela for every 100,000 people. 

Papua New Guinea

This small country in the southwestern Pacific ocean is generally  ranked second in the crime index as 79 crimes are committed in the country for every 100,000 people. 

South Africa

South Africa ranked third in the Crime Index 2023 by World Population Review with more than 76 crimes being committed in the country for every 100,000 people. 

Afghanistan

Afghanistan ranks fourth on the list of countries with the highest crime rate in 2023. A total of 76 crimes are committed in the country for every 100,000 people. 

Honduras

The Central American country has the fifth-highest crime in the world with 74 crimes happening per 100,000 people. It is also considered the most dangerours country in Latin America. 

Trinidad and Tobago

The Caribbean nation has a crime rate of 71 crimes for every 100,00 people. Out of this, 38 incidents are mostly of murder or homicide. 

Guyana

The 'land of many waters' in South America is among the countries with highest number of crimes. More than 68 crimes are committed for every 100,000 people in Guyana.