Historical dataset showing Croatia crime rate per 100K population by year from 1990 to 2021.

Croatia HR: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 1.183 Ratio in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.078 Ratio for 2015. Croatia HR: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 1.809 Ratio from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.228 Ratio in 2000 and a record low of 0.926 Ratio in 2014. Croatia HR: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Croatia – Table HR.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, male are estimates of unlawful male homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.; ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.; ;

Historical dataset showing Croatia murder/homicide rate per 100K population by year from 1990 to 2021.

Croatia - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area: Below 60% of median equivalised income was 1.20% in December of 2023, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Croatia - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area: Below 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Croatia - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area: Below 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 4.40% in December of 2012 and a record low of 1.20% in December of 2023.

In Europe, the Baltic countries of Latvia and Lithuania had the highest and third highest homicide rates respectively in 2023. Latvia had the highest rate at over four per 100,000 inhabitants. Meanwhile, the lowest homicide rate was found in Liechtenstein, with zero murders The most dangerous country worldwide Saint Kitts and Nevis is the world's most dangerous country to live in in terms of murder rate. The Caribbean country had a homicide rate of 65 per 100,000 inhabitants. Nine of the 10 countries with the highest murder rates worldwide are located in Latin America and the Caribbean. Whereas Celaya in Mexico was listed as the city with the highest murder rate worldwide, Colima in Mexico was the city with the highest homicide rate in Latin America, so the numbers vary from source to source. Nevertheless, several Mexican cities rank among the deadliest in the world when it comes to intentional homicides. Violent conflicts worldwide Notably, these figures do not include deaths that resulted from war or a violent conflict. While there is a persistent number of conflicts worldwide, resulting casualties are not considered murders. Partially due to this reason, homicide rates in Latin America are higher than those in countries such as Ukraine or the DR Congo. A different definition of murder in these circumstances could change the rate significantly.

Croatia - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area was 1.40% in December of 2023, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Croatia - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Croatia - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area reached a record high of 4.60% in December of 2010 and a record low of 1.40% in December of 2023.

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Croatia Homicide Rate, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1990-12-31 to 2021-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Croatia HR: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 0.813 Ratio in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.976 Ratio for 2020. Croatia HR: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 1.581 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2021, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.020 Ratio in 1991 and a record low of 0.577 Ratio in 2018. Croatia HR: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Croatia – Table HR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.;UN Office on Drugs and Crime's International Homicide Statistics database.;Weighted average;

The Balkan countries Albania and Bosnia have the highest murder rates with cases involving firearms in Europe. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, Sweden came third. The Scandinavian country has seen increasing levels of gang-related violence in recent years.