Here are the top 10 African countries with the highest crime rates, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
The Index, which measures criminality, consists of two subcomponents: criminal markets and criminal actors. Unfortunately, while crime rates are increasing globally, resilience measures are not keeping up with the growing threats.
The report highlights that a country’s ability to address economic crises and social fragmentation is hindered by issues such as lack of integrity among elected officials and increasing government repression.
The findings of the 2023 Index reveal that complete democracies are more resilient to organized crime compared to authoritarian governments.
The foundation for effective responses to criminal threats lies in good governance practices that are transparent, grounded in the rule of law, and encourage citizen involvement.
However, Africa faces significant challenges in this regard. The continent has witnessed a worrisome number of coups in recent years, reflecting discontent with certain governments.
Poor living conditions contribute to this dissatisfaction, leading to an increase in crime rates.
While many African countries maintain relatively low crime rates, some struggle with higher levels of criminal activity.
Here are the top 10 African countries with the highest crime index. It is important to note that an earlier list highlighted the top African cities with the highest crime rates.
