Saudi Arabia murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2019 was 0.80, a 24.36% increase from 2018.

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<li>Saudi Arabia murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2018 was <strong>0.64</strong>, a <strong>36.27% decline</strong> from 2007.</li>
<li>Saudi Arabia murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2007 was <strong>1.00</strong>, a <strong>0.08% decline</strong> from 2006.</li>
<li>Saudi Arabia murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2006 was <strong>1.00</strong>, a <strong>17.47% decline</strong> from 2005.</li>
</ul>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.

This statistic shows the number of criminal cases that were made in Saudi Arabia in 2019, broken down by crime. In this year, there were over ***** thousand cases of financial offenses in Saudi Arabia.

This research study analysed the crime rate spatially and it examined the relationship between crime and spatial factors in Saudi Arabia. It reviewed the related literature that has utilised crime mapping techniques, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS); these techniques are a basic part of effectively helping security and authority agencies by providing them with a clear perception of crime patterns and a surveillance direction to track and tackle crime. This study analysed the spatial relationships between crime and place, immigration, changes in urban areas, weather and transportation networks. The research study was divided into six parts to investigate the correlation between crime and these factors. The first part of the research study examined the relationship between crime and place across the 13 provinces of Saudi Arabia using GIS techniques based on population density in order to identify and visualise the spatial distributions of national and regional crime rates for drug crimes, thefts, murders, assaults, and alcohol-related and ‘outrageous crimes’ (offences against Islam) over a 10-year period from 2003 to 2012. Social disorganisation theory was employed to guide the study and explain the diversity in crime patterns across the country. The highest rates of overall crimes were identified in the Northern Borders Province and Jizan, which are located in the northern and southern regions of the country, respectively; the eastern area of the country was found to have the lowest crime rate. Most drug offences occurred in the Northern Borders Province and Jizan; high rates of theft were recorded in the Northern Borders Province, Jouf Province and Makkah Province, while the highest rates of homicide occurred in Asir Province. The second part of the research study aimed to determine the trends of overall crime in relation to six crime categories: drug-related activity, theft, murder, assault, alcohol-related crimes and outrageous or sex-related crimes, in Saudi Arabia’s 13 provinces over a 10-year period from 2003 to 2012. The study analysed the spatial and temporal changes of criminal cases. Spatial changes were used to determine the differences over the time period of 2003–2012 to show the provincial rates of change for each crime category. Temporal changes were used to compute the trends of the overall crime rate and crimes in the six categories per 1,000 people per year. The results showed that the overall crime rate increased steadily until 2008; thereafter it decreased in all areas except for the Northern Borders Province and Jizan, which recorded the highest crime rates throughout the study period. We have explained that decrease in terms of changes in wages, support for the unemployed and service improvements, which were factors that previous studies also emphasised as being the primary cause for the decrease. This study includes a detailed discussion to contribute to the understanding of the changes in the crime rates in these categories throughout this period in the 13 provinces of Saudi Arabia. The third part of the research study aimed to explain the effects of immigration on the overall crime rate in the six most significant categories of crime in Saudi Arabia, which are drug-related activity, theft, murder, assault, alcohol-related crimes and outrageous crimes, during a 10-year period from 2003 to 2012, in all 13 administrative provinces. It also sought to identify the provinces most affected by the criminal activities of immigrants during this period. No positive association between immigrants and criminal cases was found. It was clearly visible that the highest rate of overall criminal activities was in the south, north and Makkah areas, where there is a high probability of illegal immigrants. This finding supports the basic criminological theory that areas with high levels of immigrants also experience high rates of crime. The study’s results provide recommendations to the Saudi government, policy-makers, decision-makers and immigration authorities, which could assist in reducing crimes perpetrated by immigrants. In the fourth part of the research study, urban areas were examined in relation to crime rates. Urban area expansion is one of the most critical types of worldwide change, and most urban areas are experiencing increased population growth and infrastructure development. Urban change leads to many changes in the daily activities of people living within an affected area. Many studies have suggested that urbanisation and crime are related. However, those studies focused on land uses, types of land use and urban forms, such as the physical features of neighbourhoods, roads, shopping centres and bus stations. It is very important for criminologists and urban planning decision-makers to understand the correlation between urban area expansion and crime. In this research, satellite images were used to measure urban expansion over a 10-year period; the study tested the correlations between these expansions and the number of criminal activities within these specific areas. The results show that there is a measurable relationship between urban expansion and criminal activities. The findings support the crime opportunity theory as one possibility, which suggests that population density and crime are conceptually related. Moreover, the results show that the correlations are stronger in areas that have undergone greater urban growth. This study did not evaluate many other factors that might affect the crime rate, such as information on the spatial details of the population, city planning, economic considerations, the distance from the city centre, the quality of neighbourhoods, and the number of police officers. However, this research will be of particular interest to those who aim to use remote sensing to study crime patterns. The fifth part of the research study investigated the impacts of weather on crime rates in two different cities: Riyadh and Makkah. While a number of studies have examined climate influences on crime and human behaviour by investigating the correlation between climate and weather elements, such as temperature, humidity and precipitation, and crime rates, few studies have focused on haze as a weather element and its correlation with crime. This research examined haze as a weather variable to investigate its effects on criminal activity and compare its effects with those of temperature and humidity. Monthly crime data and monthly weather records were used to build a regression model to predict crime cases based on three weather factors using temperature, humidity and haze values. This model was applied to two provinces in Saudi Arabia with different types of climates: Riyadh and Makkah. Riyadh Province is a desert area in which haze occurs approximately 17 days per month on average. Makkah Province is a coastal area where it is hazy an average of 4 days per month. A measurable relationship was found between each of these three variables and criminal activity. However, haze had a greater effect on theft, drug-related crimes and assault in Riyadh Province than temperature and humidity. Temperature and humidity were the efficacious variables in Makkah Province, while haze had no significant influence in that region. Finally, the sixth part of the research study examined the influence of the quality and extent of road networks on crime rates in both urban and rural areas in Jizan Province, Saudi Arabia. We performed both Ordinary Least Squares regression (OLS) and Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) where crime rate was the dependent variable and paved (sealed) roads, non-paved (unsealed/gravel) roads and population density were the explanatory variables. Population density was a control variable. The findings reveal that, across all 14 districts in that province, the districts with better quality paved road networks had lower rates of crime than the districts with unpaved roads. Furthermore, the more extensive the road networks, the lower the crime rate whether or not the roads were paved. These findings concur with those reported in studies conducted in other countries, which revealed that rural areas are not always the safe, crime-free places they are often believed to be. This research contributes knowledge about the geographical information of criminal movement, and it offers some conceivable reasons for crime rates and patterns in relation to the spatial factors and the socio-cultural perspectives of Saudi Arabian life. More geographical research is still needed in terms of criminology, which will provide a better understanding of crime patterns, particularly in Saudi Arabia, and across the globe, where the spatial distribution of criminal cases is an essential base in crime research. Furthermore, additional studies are needed to investigate the complex interventions of the effect of different spatial variables on crime and the uncertainties correlation with the impact of environmental factors. This can help predict the impact of socioeconomic and environmental factors. The greater part of such an investigation will enhance the understanding of crime patterns, which is imperative for advancing a framework that can be used to address crime reduction and crime prevention.

Historical dataset showing Saudi Arabia crime rate per 100K population by year from 1999 to 2019.

Saudi Arabia SA: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 1.500 Ratio in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.900 Ratio for 2014. Saudi Arabia SA: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.940 Ratio from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2015, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.500 Ratio in 2015 and a record low of 0.900 Ratio in 2014. Saudi Arabia SA: 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 Saudi Arabia – Table SA.World Bank: 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;

Saudi Arabia SA: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 1.145 Ratio in 2015. Saudi Arabia SA: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 1.145 Ratio from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2015, with 1 observations. Saudi Arabia SA: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.World Bank: Health Statistics. Intentional homicides, female are estimates of unlawful female 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.; ;

The Middle East crime and combat market, valued at approximately $XX million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.59% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers. Firstly, rising crime rates and security concerns across the region necessitate increased investment in advanced crime prevention and combat technologies. Secondly, governments in the Middle East are prioritizing national security and are actively investing in sophisticated surveillance systems, data analytics platforms, and law enforcement training programs. The increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions for enhanced data sharing and collaboration among law enforcement agencies further contributes to market growth. Finally, stringent regulatory compliance requirements concerning data privacy and security are driving demand for robust and secure crime management systems. The market is segmented by solutions (KYC Systems, Compliance Reporting, Transaction Monitoring, Auditing and Reporting, and Others) and deployment models (On-cloud and On-premises). The on-cloud segment is expected to witness significant growth due to its scalability, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility. Major players like SAS Institute Inc, NICE Actimize, Experian, and others are actively competing in this dynamic market, offering a diverse range of solutions to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement agencies and government organizations. The market's growth trajectory is not without its challenges. Data privacy concerns and the potential for misuse of surveillance technologies pose significant restraints. Furthermore, the integration of diverse systems and data sources can be technically complex and expensive. However, ongoing technological advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are expected to overcome many of these obstacles, leading to the development of more sophisticated and effective crime prevention and combat solutions. The burgeoning adoption of big data analytics for crime prediction and prevention also presents significant growth opportunities. The market's geographic focus on the Middle East, encompassing key countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel, reflects the region's significant investment in security infrastructure. The forecasted growth indicates a promising future for companies operating in this sector. Recent developments include: January 2023: IMTF, a leader in regulatory technology and process automation for financial institutions, acquired the Siron anti-money laundering and compliance solutions developed by US-based FICO Corporation. With this acquisition, IMTF assumed the global operations of all Siron anti-financial crime solutions., December 2022: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that its Quartz for Markets solution was named the Outstanding Innovation of the Year at the Industry Excellence Awards instituted by the Asset Servicing Times. TCS is expected to continue to scale the Patents, Products, and Platforms strategy across the organization, harnessing the collective knowledge and creativity of internal teams and partners to deliver innovative solutions supporting the company's pursuit of growth and transformation opportunities and longer-term sustainability goals.. Key drivers for this market are: Increased Adoption of Digital/Mobile Payment Solutions, Stringent Government Regulations for Compliance Management. Potential restraints include: Increased Adoption of Digital/Mobile Payment Solutions, Stringent Government Regulations for Compliance Management. Notable trends are: Increased Adoption of Digital/Mobile Payment Solutions to Drive the Market.

According to the Global Peace Index 2024, Yemen was the least peaceful country in the world with an index value of 3.45. The Middle Eastern country has been plagued by civil war for over a decade between Houthi rebels and the government, backed by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. All the countries with the lowest scores in the Global Peace Index are ridden by war and violence. The Russia-Ukraine war While most of the countries on the list of the least peaceful countries are found in the Global South, the Russia-Ukraine war, together with the war in Gaza, has probably received the highest attention, at least in Western countries. The full-scale war started in February 2022 when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Many Western countries responded by implementing sanctions on Russia. Russia and Ukraine are the 7th and 5th least peaceful countries in the world, respectively. Conflicts around the world Though one might get the impression that the number of conflicts worldwide is increasing, it actually declined somewhat since 2013. Today, most of the conflicts are defined as violent crises, whereas 16 of the 21 conflicts defined as wars are ongoing in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Saudi Arabian data center physical security market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $18.53 million in 2025 and maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25.20% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by several key factors. The Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiative, focused on economic diversification and digital transformation, is fueling significant investment in data center infrastructure. This necessitates enhanced security measures to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure from physical threats, including theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. Furthermore, increasing adoption of cloud computing and the growth of e-commerce are creating heightened demand for robust physical security solutions within data centers. The market is segmented by solution type (video surveillance, access control, and others), service type (consulting, professional, and system integration), and end-user (IT & telecommunications, BFSI, government, healthcare, and others). Major players like Securitas, Bosch, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, and Siemens are actively competing in this market, offering a range of advanced technologies and services to meet the evolving security needs of data center operators. The rising adoption of AI-powered surveillance systems and biometrics is expected to further drive market growth in the coming years. The significant investments in national digital infrastructure and the continued focus on cybersecurity regulations within Saudi Arabia contribute to the optimistic growth outlook. However, challenges such as the relatively high cost of implementing advanced security solutions and the need for skilled professionals to manage and maintain these systems could potentially temper growth. Despite these restraints, the long-term outlook remains positive, with continued expansion fueled by government initiatives and the increasing reliance on data centers across various sectors. The market is likely to witness increasing consolidation among providers as larger companies acquire smaller firms to enhance their service offerings and market reach. Focus on innovative solutions, such as integrated security platforms, will also shape the market's future trajectory. Recent developments include: September 2023: Johnson Controls announced its new OpenBlue Service, ensuring security device performance. It is designed to help customers improve building safety, manage risk, and maximize the value of investments made in security technology., August 2023: Metrasens partnered with systems integrator Convergint. Through this partnership, Metrasens is expected to provide its customers with advanced detection systems via Convergint's portfolio offerings.. Key drivers for this market are: Growing Adoption of Access Control Systems Owing to Rising Crime Rates and Threats, Advancements in Video Surveillance Systems Connected to Cloud Systems. Potential restraints include: Growing Adoption of Access Control Systems Owing to Rising Crime Rates and Threats, Advancements in Video Surveillance Systems Connected to Cloud Systems. Notable trends are: IT and Telecom to Hold Significant Share.

The Middle East Data Center Physical Security Market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach a market size of $69.21 million in 2025 and exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.30% from 2025 to 2033. This significant expansion is driven by several key factors. The region's burgeoning digital economy, fueled by increasing cloud adoption and the rise of big data analytics, necessitates robust security measures for data centers. Government initiatives promoting digital transformation and cybersecurity further stimulate market demand. Furthermore, the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the growing awareness of data breaches are compelling organizations to invest heavily in advanced physical security solutions, including access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter security technologies. The market is characterized by a competitive landscape with major players like Axis Communications, LenelS, Securitas Technology, and Bosch Sicherheitssysteme, among others, vying for market share through innovative product offerings and strategic partnerships. The continued growth trajectory is expected to be influenced by several trends. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning into security systems is enhancing threat detection and response capabilities. Furthermore, the adoption of cloud-based security management platforms is simplifying operations and improving scalability. However, challenges remain, including the high initial investment costs associated with advanced security solutions and the need for skilled professionals to manage and maintain these systems. Despite these restraints, the long-term outlook for the Middle East Data Center Physical Security Market remains positive, driven by the region's unwavering commitment to digital infrastructure development and the increasing prioritization of data security. Key drivers for this market are: Growing Adoption of Access Control Systems Owing to Rising Crime Rates and Threats, Advancements in Video Surveillance Systems Connected to Cloud Systems. Potential restraints include: Growing Adoption of Access Control Systems Owing to Rising Crime Rates and Threats, Advancements in Video Surveillance Systems Connected to Cloud Systems. Notable trends are: The IT and Telecom Segment is expected to Hold a Significant Share.

The size of the KSA Manned Security market was valued at USD XX Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD XXX Million by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 10.51% during the forecast period.The manned security market in KSA refers to the supply of human security personnel within Saudi Arabia. Manned security services are pervasive in terms of work, involving access control, surveillance, patrol, and response to incidents. Such services are very essential in securing various sectors such as commercial establishments, government institutions, residential complexes, and other critical infrastructure. It's also increasingly necessitated due to reinforced security requirements to mitigate the escalating threats from terrorism, geopolitics, and crime rates. Majorly influenced by the rapidly growing threat of terrorism, geopolitics, and crime, KSA's spectacular economic growth and infrastructure development projects have further energized the manned security market. With these trends in their momentum, the KSA manned security market is expected to pose noteworthy expansion opportunities in the near future as it experiences increasingly growing awareness of security risk and advanced security solution adoption. Recent developments include: June 2023: Neom finalized contracts amounting to SAR 21 billion (USD 5.60 billion) with investors for the first phase of its residential communities' expansion. This social infrastructure project is expected to house the region's growing workforce., May 2023: Accor, a hospitality group, signed a master development agreement with Amsa Hospitality, the Saudi-based startup company, to develop and franchise 18 hotels across second-tier cities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the next ten years. Accor announced its plans to open three properties in the upcoming project by Rua Al Madinah Holding Company in Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project includes a 142-key Fairmont hotel and 120 Fairmont branded residences, a 466-key Swissôtel, and a 328-key Novotel.. Key drivers for this market are: 4., Growing Construction Activity in the Commercial and Industrial Domain4.; Rising Awareness of the Need to Outsource Manned Security Services to Competent Vendors4.; Changing Geopolitical Scenario in the Region Expected to Drive Growth. Potential restraints include: 4., Adoption of Alternative Technology-based Video Surveillance and Advanced Access Control. Notable trends are: Growing Construction Activity in the Commercial and Industrial Domain is Expected to Drive the Market.

Worldwide, 64 countries criminalize homosexuality as of 2024. Most of them are located in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. In 12 countries, the death penalty is imposed or at least a possibility for private, consensual same-sex sexual activity. These countries are Iran, Northern Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Brunei, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Uganda.

Arabie saoudite: Robberies per 100,000 people: Pour cet indicateur, The UN office on drugs and crime fournit des données pour la Arabie saoudite de 2015 à 2017. La valeur moyenne pour Arabie saoudite pendant cette période était de 5 robberies per 100,000 people avec un minimum de 0 robberies per 100,000 people en 2015 et un maximum de 9 robberies per 100,000 people en 2017.

Between 1990 and 2020, *** death sentences of people below the age of ** at the time of the crime were documented worldwide. The countries who applied death penalty to minors during these years were China, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Sudan, the United States, and Yemen. The majority of them took place in Iran, with *** cases. In total, there were death sentences in ** countries in 2020. China executed by far the largest number of people, with over ************ cases.