In 2023, Egypt had a crime index of 47.2, which is to be considered moderate. Overall, Egypt's crime index is averaging between 40-60. Over the observed period, the index was lowest in 2012, with a score of 44.3. However, this value jumped three years later, reaching 60.1, placing it in the high crime limit, barely exceeding the limit for a moderate one.

In 2017, Egypt had *** intentional homicide per 100,000 people. However, this number peaked in 2011 and 2014, with ***** intentional homicides per 100,000 people. It should be noted that both years were marked by political turmoil in Egypt.

Historical dataset showing Egypt crime rate per 100K population by year from 1990 to 2017.

Egypt: Property 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 Egypt 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 .

In 2023, Egypt had a safety index of 55.7, which is to be considered moderate. Overall, Egypt's safety index is averaging between 40-60. Over the observed period, the index was lowest in 2015, with a value of 39.9. This number peaked in 2012, with a value of 55.7.

Egypt EG: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 4.385 Ratio in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.468 Ratio for 2011. Egypt EG: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 1.727 Ratio from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2012, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.468 Ratio in 2011 and a record low of 0.711 Ratio in 2004. Egypt EG: 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 Egypt – Table EG.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.; ;

Egypt EG: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 3.200 Ratio in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.200 Ratio for 2010. Egypt EG: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.900 Ratio from Jun 2003 (Median) to 2011, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.200 Ratio in 2011 and a record low of 0.400 Ratio in 2004. Egypt EG: 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 Egypt – Table EG.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;

Egypt EG: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 0.603 Ratio in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.779 Ratio for 2011. Egypt EG: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 0.414 Ratio from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2012, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.779 Ratio in 2011 and a record low of 0.139 Ratio in 2004. Egypt EG: 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 Egypt – Table EG.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.; ;

In 2024, the capital city of Tunisia, Tunis, was the safest city in Africa. It had a score of roughly **** points in the safety index, making it the African city with the lowest crime incidents. Cairo, in Egypt, and Algiers, in Algeria followed.

Égypte, République arabe d’: Homicides per 100,000 people: Pour cet indicateur, The UN office on drugs and crime fournit des données pour la Égypte, République arabe d’ de 1990 à 2012. La valeur moyenne pour Égypte, République arabe d’ pendant cette période était de 1 homicides per 100,000 people avec un minimum de 0.4 homicides per 100,000 people en 1993 et un maximum de 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people en 2011.

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.

Égypte, République arabe d’: Robberies per 100,000 people: Pour cet indicateur, The UN office on drugs and crime fournit des données pour la Égypte, République arabe d’ de 2003 à 2011. La valeur moyenne pour Égypte, République arabe d’ pendant cette période était de 1 robberies per 100,000 people avec un minimum de 1 robberies per 100,000 people en 2003 et un maximum de 3 robberies per 100,000 people en 2011.

Co-ordinated by the Statistical Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Netherlands, this study aims at obtaining comparable data on crime in various countries. Since official statistics provide information that is heavily dependent on the organization of the police and the justice system in each country, the study's approach is to study the incidence of crime in the population - the degree of victimization in the population - by means of an international survey of the population. 14 countries participated in the 1989 survey: USA, Canada, Australia, France, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Spain, Federal Republic of Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and Finland, as well as two cities, Warsaw (Poland) and Surabaja (Indonesia). Japan participated on the basis of a somewhat modified questionnaire and sampling. The survey was resumed in 1992 in the following countries: England, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, USA, Canada, Australia, and additionally Sweden, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Georgia, Estonia, Indonesia and Costa Rica. On the other hand, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, France, Norway, Spain and Japan didn't take part. Selected cities in the following countries also took part: Argentina, Albania, India, South Africa, Russia, Slovenia, Uganda, Brazil, Philippines, Egypt, Tanzania, Tunisia, China. The following crimes were investigated by the investigation: car theft, motorcycle theft, moped theft and bicycles theft, burglary, robbery, simple theft and pickpocketing, sexual assault, assault and battery, threats. Respondents who were victims of such crimes were asked a few brief questions about the place of the offense, the material consequences, the report to the police, the satisfaction with the police action, and the received assistance. All the interviewees were also asked to express themselves about their fear of crime, their satisfaction with the local police, their preventive attitude towards crime, how severely they would sentence a 21-year-old repeat burglar. Note that the questionnaire has evolved between successive surveys. After 1992, the survey was resumed twice at the international level and once at the Swiss level. In total, the following survey waves were completed: 1989 international survey (with Swiss participation) 1992 international survey (without Swiss participation) 1996 international survey (with Swiss participation) 1998 Swiss survey 2000 international survey (with Swiss participation)

Political stability in North Africa remains a significant challenge, with all countries in the region recording negative index values in the political stability and absence of violence/terrorism index. As of 2023, Sudan recorded the lowest stability score in the region at -2.47. The country has seen a sharp and sustained decline in stability since 2020. This was in the aftermath of the 2019 protests, which led to the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir. The political situation worsened further in April 2023 as a result of the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), triggering widespread displacement and insecurity. Corruption, repression, and media control A lack of political freedoms and press freedom plays a significant role in shaping perceptions of instability. According to the World Press Freedom Index in 2024, countries like Egypt and Algeria fall into the categories of a “very serious” or “difficult” situation for media freedom, scoring 25.1 and 41.98 out of 100, respectively. Even relatively higher scorers such as Tunisia and Morocco remain in the “difficult” range. Limited press freedom and government control over information reduce transparency and restrict public oversight. This environment facilitates systemic corruption, as independent media are unable to investigate or report on abuses of power. Repressive state measures, including censorship and legal threats against journalists, further undermine institutional checks and balances. Combined with weak governance and the influence of organized crime, these dynamics contribute to persistent political instability across the region. Organized criminal networks The consequences of restricted transparency are reflected in high levels of perceived corruption and deeply embedded criminal networks. According to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, Libya scored just 13 out of 100, while Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia all scored below 40, indicating high public concern about government corruption. These concerns align with findings from the ENACT Organized Crime Index, which highlights the dominance of state-embedded actors and criminal networks in the region. With scores of 7.67 and 5.67 respectively, the data suggests that criminal activities are often closely tied to political and institutional power structures. This interconnection between corrupt governance and organized crime further erodes public trust and reinforces the perception, and reality, of chronic instability across North Africa.

The twenty countries with the worst human rights and rule of law index scores are located in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. On a scale from zero to ten, zero being the best human rights and rule of law conditions, Iran had the maximum index score of **, followed by Burma and China. On the contrary, Norway was the best country for human rights and rule of law.