According to the organized crime index, human smuggling and human trafficking were the most prevalent criminal markets in Eritrea in 2023, obtaining *** and * index points, respectively. Arms trafficking followed, with *** points. Overall, the region of East Africa had the highest level of criminality on the continent as of 2023.

Eritrea: 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 Eritrea 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 .

As of 2024, Eritrea continues to be listed as a tier three level for human trafficking according to the U.S. Agency for International Development, and is one of ***** East African countries to make the list. The country has been reported to have one of the highest incidences of modern-day slavery globally.

Eritrea ER: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 3.440 Ratio in 2015. Eritrea ER: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 3.440 Ratio from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2015, with 1 observations. Eritrea ER: 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 Eritrea – Table ER.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.; ;

Eritrea ER: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 7.500 Ratio in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.300 Ratio for 2010. Eritrea ER: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 8.300 Ratio from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2015, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.100 Ratio in 2005 and a record low of 7.500 Ratio in 2015. Eritrea ER: 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 Eritrea – Table ER.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;

Eritrea ER: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data was reported at 12.632 Ratio in 2015. Eritrea ER: Intentional Homicides: Male: per 100,000 Male data is updated yearly, averaging 12.632 Ratio from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2015, with 1 observations. Eritrea ER: 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 Eritrea – Table ER.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.; ;