Nigeria crime rate per 100K population for 2019 was 21.74, a 35.3% decline from 2016.

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</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.

As of December 2023, Nigerians reported being most worried about being mugged or robbed. The level of concern about this stood at 69.93 points, on a scale from zero to 100, where 100 represents the highest concern. Some other crimes causing high levels of worry in the country were robbery, burglary, theft, and attacks.

Nigeria: Violent crimes per 100,000 people: The latest value from is crimes per 100,000 people, unavailable from crimes per 100,000 people in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 crimes per 100,000 people, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Nigeria from to is crimes per 100,000 people. The minimum value, crimes per 100,000 people, was reached in while the maximum of crimes per 100,000 people was recorded in .

Nigeria is the fifth country in sub-Saharan Africa at risk of genocide. Worldwide, Nigeria ranked 12th as of 2024. The risk percentage of mass killing stood at 3.2 percent, dropping from 7.9 percent in the preceding year. Many different forms of violence and conflicts are often ongoing in Nigeria, mainly in the North due to the rooted presence of Boko Haram. In addition, different armed groups are operating in the country, like those in the Niger Delta and South-East Zone. Nevertheless, the source does not consider violence caused by those running conflicts and separatist movements as criteria for mass killings. Despite the high number of deaths caused by terrorism, these groups do not act against a particular group of civilians. According to the source, Nigeria's high position in the ranking is determined by criteria which include its large population of over 200 million people, its high child mortality rate, the ongoing battle-related deaths, the country's history of mass killing, and its degree of ethnic fractionalization.

In 2023, the Democratic Republic of the Congo had Africa's highest organized crime index in Africa, scoring 7.35 points. Nigeria ranked second with a total of 7.28 points. To follow, other African countries with significant criminality levels were South Africa, Kenya, Libya, and the Central African Republic. Main criminal markets in Africa Human trafficking is the main type of crime perpetrated in Africa. In 2022, over 21,700 human trafficking victims were identified in Sub-Saharan Africa. Most victims of trafficking in persons on the continent are girls and women, who are predominantly victims of forced labor and sexual exploitation. Other common forms of criminality in Africa are financial crimes, as well as arms trafficking, which include the illegal trade of unauthorized small arms, ammunition, and explosives. Terrorism across Africa In recent years, terrorism has spread at particularly high levels in some African countries. Nigeria, headquarter of the Boko Haram terrorist group, has been facing high levels of crime, violence, and poor national security, and ranked among the highest 10 countries in the global terrorism index in 2022. However, Nigeria and Niger have seen improvements between 2020 and 2022, with the hot spot area in the region moving more towards the border area between Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Furthermore, terrorism tends to have adverse effects on the economy. For example, the economic impact of terrorist acts between 2007 and 2019 in Nigeria amounted to around 142 billion U.S. dollars.

Nigeria NG: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 9.800 Ratio in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.700 Ratio for 2010. Nigeria NG: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 10.700 Ratio from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2015, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.800 Ratio in 2005 and a record low of 9.800 Ratio in 2015. Nigeria NG: 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 Nigeria – Table NG.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;

Intentional homicides (per 100,000 people) in Nigeria was reported at 21.74 in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Nigeria - Intentional homicides (per 100;000 people) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

According to the organized crime index, arms trafficking and synthetic drug trade were the most common types of criminal market in Nigeria as of 2023, each with a score of 8.5 points. By extension, Western Africa has one of the highest levels of criminality in Africa.

Historical dataset showing Nigeria murder/homicide rate per 100K population by year from 2016 to 2019.

In 2017, the largest number of crimes in Nigeria were recorded in Lagos State. In the said year, Lagos registered about ** thousand crimes, by far the highest figure in the country. Abia followed with ** thousand cases. In Lagos State, Nigeria's largest city is located, the homonym Lagos. The city is also the largest in whole Sub-Saharan Africa.

Nigeria NG: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 4.967 Ratio in 2015. Nigeria NG: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 4.967 Ratio from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2015, with 1 observations. Nigeria NG: 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 Nigeria – Table NG.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.; ;

Nigeria murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2019 was 21.74, a 35.3% decline from 2016.

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<li>Nigeria murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2016 was <strong>33.60</strong>, a <strong>0% increase</strong> from .</li>
<li>Nigeria murder/homicide rate per 100K population for was <strong>0.00</strong>, a <strong>0% increase</strong> from .</li>
<li>Nigeria murder/homicide rate per 100K population for was <strong>0.00</strong>, a <strong>0% increase</strong> from .</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.

Nigeria NG: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 14.604 Ratio in 2015. Nigeria NG: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 14.604 Ratio from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2015, with 1 observations. Nigeria NG: 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 Nigeria – Table NG.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.; ;

The Africa Data Center Physical Security Market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $42.69 million in 2025 and expand significantly over the forecast period (2025-2033). A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.10% underscores the market's dynamism, driven primarily by the increasing adoption of cloud computing and the burgeoning digital economy across the continent. The rising need for data center security to protect sensitive information from cyber threats and physical breaches is a key catalyst. Growth is further fueled by the expansion of data center infrastructure in key African nations like Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt, coupled with stringent government regulations mandating enhanced security measures. The market is segmented by solution type (video surveillance, access control, others), service type (consulting, professional, system integration), and end-user (IT & telecommunications, BFSI, government, healthcare, others). Video surveillance solutions dominate the market share currently due to their effectiveness and affordability, while the demand for professional services is also witnessing strong growth, as organizations prioritize expert consultation in security infrastructure design and implementation. The market's expansion, however, is not without its challenges. High initial investment costs for advanced security systems and a lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals in certain regions pose notable restraints. Nevertheless, ongoing technological advancements, particularly in AI-powered surveillance and biometrics, are expected to mitigate these limitations. The increasing adoption of hybrid cloud models and the growing awareness of data privacy regulations will further bolster market growth throughout the forecast period. Specifically, countries experiencing rapid economic growth and digital transformation will witness particularly high demand for advanced data center physical security solutions. This positive trajectory underscores significant opportunities for established players and emerging companies alike in this rapidly evolving market. Recent developments include: October 2023: Zwipe partnered with Schneider Electric’s Security Solutions Group. Schneider Electric will introduce its clientele to the Zwipe Access fingerprint-scanning smart card. This card will be integrated with Schneider Electric’s Continuum and Security Expert platforms, serving a client base from sectors, including airports, transportation, healthcare, and data centers., April 2023: Schneider Electric launched a new service offer, EcoCare for Modular Data Centers services membership. Members of this innovative service plan benefit from specialized expertise to maximize modular data centers' uptime with 24/7 proactive remote monitoring and condition-based maintenance.. 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 to Hold Significant Share.

Abstract

The Business Survey on Crime and Corruption was undertaken by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with EFCC. Technical guidance was provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as part of a larger International Crime and Corruption Business Survey (CCBS) programme geared towards collecting on a regular basis data and generating a set of indicators on the impact of crime and corruption on business and promotion of joint measures against them. It further aims to support the government in its efforts to combat economic and financial crimes as well as assess the perception of corruption and awareness of EFCC among the business community.

Geographic coverage

National Coverage

Analysis unit

Institutions/Organizations

Universe

All establishments employing 10 staff and above.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

In order to have a broad-based list of business and industrial establishments, three (3) sets of establishment frames were used. There are: (i) Frame of Establishments from Economic Survey and Census Division of NBS. (ii) Frame of Establishments from National Quick Employment Generation Survey (NQEGS) conducted by NBS in 2006. (iii) Frame of Establishments from NBS/CBN/NCC collaborative Economic Survey conducted by NBS in 2006.

These frames were merged to give a single cleaned and validated frame. The cleaning and validation of the frame involves the following: (i) Elimination of duplications (ii) Removing dead or moribund establishments from the frame (iii) Filling in missing information where feasible.

A sample of 2,775 were selected from a frame of 15,556 which cut across 14 sectors of the economy namely: (i) Agriculture (163) (ii) Fishing (10) (iii) Mining and Quarrying (75) (iv) Manufacturing (474) (v) Electricity, Gas and Water (66) (vi) Building and Construction (137) (vii) Wholesale and Retail Trade (450) (viii) Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism (155) (ix) Transport (200) (x) Communication (92) (xi) Financial Intermediation (233) (xii) Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities (480) (xiii) Public Administration (Government) (77) (xiv) Education (163)

In order to select the required number of establishments, some parameters were considered, which include: (i) Employment size, that is strata of 10 and above (ii) Contribution of sector to GDP. (iii) Purposive or prior knowledge of performance of sectors in the economy.

Selection Procedure: Basically, the sample design used for this survey was a two-level probability proportion to size (PPS) in which the contribution of each sector to the GDP formed the basis of allocation at the first level while the basis of allocation at the second level was number of establishments in each sector. A prior (purposive) allocation was also used to complement and boost the efficiency of the design.

Mode of data collection

Mail Questionnaire [mail]

Research instrument

The questionnaire was divided into ten (10) sections namely:

Section A which asked of the Name of Establishment, Address, Telephone Number, State, LGA and Type of Ownership Section B contained Instruction, Designation of the Respondent in Establishment and Gender. Section C asked questions on Type of Economic Activity, Number of Paid Employees, Capital Participation of Foreign Investors. Section D dealt with questions on type of crimes committed, reported or not reported to police Section E was based on questions on obstacles for doing good business in Nigeria, such as unofficial payments or gifts to public official to get things done Section F contained questions on anyone ever requesting for money in exchange for service to protect establishment from robbery, act of vandalism and so on Section G contained questions on the establishment experience on dispensation of justice. Section H contained questions on awareness of EFCC Section I contained questions on any kind of joint action taken against crime, corruption or extortion. Section J Contained questions on Name of Respondent, Telephone Number, Address and Willingness to participate in future interview of this nature

Cleaning operations

Data processing was done centrally at NBS Headquarters, Abuja. 30 Data entry staff and 15 Editors were engaged. Censuses and Surveys Program (CSPRO) was used for data entry. SPSS was used for final analysis.

Response rate

About an eighty-one percent response rate was achieved nationwide. On the zonal level, the south west zone achieved the highest response rate of 32.2 percent in the country.

Sampling error estimates

Sampling errors have been calculated for a select set of statistics (all of which are proportions due to the limitations of the Taylor linearization method) for the national sample, and for each of the sectors. For each statistic, the estimate, its standard error, the coefficient of variation (or relative error -- the ratio between the standard error and the estimate), the design effect, and the square root design effect (DEFT -- the ratio between the standard error using the given sample design and the standard error that would result if a simple random sample had been used), as well as the 95 percent confidence intervals (+/-2 standard errors).

In 2018, there were 838 reported kidnapping cases in Nigeria. 140 cases were under investigation, while some 176 were charged to court.

Evidence suggests that crimes committed in urban environments are geographically concentrated across a range of scales, and that the variation in rates of crime within an urban space is significantly dependent on the physical environment as well as the situation in which the crime takes place. However, these assertions are typically drawn from environmental criminological studies that have focussed on Euro-American cities and western intellectual perspectives. We seek to move beyond these by focussing on a second-tier city in sub-Saharan Africa (Kaduna, Nigeria), a context for which very little literature exists. The deposited dataset was used to examine the association between a range of street characteristics and the risk of residential burglary in Kaduna for the first time.

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The Nigeria Data Center Physical Security Market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach a market size of 5.15 million USD in 2025 and exhibiting a remarkable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 23.20% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by several key factors. The increasing adoption of cloud computing and the proliferation of data centers across Nigeria necessitate robust security measures to protect sensitive data and infrastructure from cyber threats and physical breaches. Government initiatives promoting digital transformation and investments in critical national infrastructure are further fueling market demand. The rising awareness of data privacy regulations and the need to comply with international security standards also contribute significantly to market growth. Furthermore, the expanding telecommunications sector and the growth of the financial services industry (BFSI) in Nigeria are key end-user segments driving the demand for sophisticated data center physical security solutions. The market is segmented by solution type (video surveillance, access control, others), service type (consulting, professional services, system integration), and end-user (IT & Telecom, BFSI, Government, Healthcare, others). Key players such as Axis Communications, Bosch, Schneider Electric, Assa Abloy, and Suprema are actively competing in this dynamic market, offering a range of advanced security solutions. The forecast period (2025-2033) anticipates continued strong growth, fueled by increasing investments in data center infrastructure, the expansion of 5G networks, and the ongoing digitalization of various sectors within the Nigerian economy. While challenges such as the initial high cost of implementation and the need for skilled professionals to manage these systems may act as minor restraints, the overall market outlook remains positive. The substantial growth potential of the Nigerian economy and the increasing reliance on data centers create a conducive environment for sustained expansion in the data center physical security market throughout the forecast period. The market's growth will likely be propelled by the adoption of innovative technologies such as AI-powered surveillance and biometrics, further enhancing security and efficiency. Recent developments include: October 2023: Zwipe partnered with Schneider Electric's Security Solutions Group. Schneider Electric plans to introduce the Zwipe Access fingerprint-scanning smart card to its clientele. This card will be integrated with Schneider Electric's Continuum and Security Expert platforms, serving a client base from airports, transportation, healthcare, data centers, and more., April 2023: Schneider Electric launched EcoCare for Modular Data Centers services membership. Members of this innovative service benefit from specialized expertise to maximize modular data centers' uptime with 24/7 proactive remote monitoring and condition-based maintenance.. 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.

About *** thousand crimes were reported in Nigeria in the course of 2017. The largest number of cases were related to property crimes, which accounted for almost ** thousand of the overall cases. More than ** thousand reports concerned offences against persons.