Everyone wants to live in free and safest environment but such an ideal place couldn’t be found on our planet. Each country in the world has number of social problems which should be addressed properly. One of these problems is crime. Criminal activities, either high level or low level, are reported in everywhere of the world. It is such an unlawful act which is not only harmful to individual but also to the whole society for which state is responsible to prosecute criminal to bring peace and prosperity in the country. Crime like murder, rape and theft are most prevalent at highest rate than other social issue. There are many factors behind the increasing number of such activities in all over the world. Unemployment and lack of education are leading causes among them. The world sees such countries, having high crime rate, as unsafe and danger for life consequently tourism and investment decrease at alarming rate. The following list shows the world top ten countries with the highest reported crime rate which includes total number of persons, either suspected, or arrested or cautioned, brought into formal contact with the police and/or criminal justice system.
Top 10 Countries with Highest Number of Crime
| Rank | Country | No. of Crimes: (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | United States | 12,408,899 |
| 2. | Germany | 2,112,843 |
| 3. | France | 1,172,547 |
| 4. | Russian Federation | 1,041,340 |
| 5. | Italy | 900,870 |
| 6. | Canada | 628,920 |
| 7. | Chile | 611,322 |
| 8. | Poland | 521,942 |
| 9. | Spain | 377,965 |
| 10. | Netherlands | 372,305 |
SOURCE: UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS & CRIME
USA has highest number of crime reported in 2011.
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