Crime Statistics in Detail

In 2023, in total ****** violent criminal cases have been reported to the police in Hong Kong. The most cases were related to serious assault, while only ** murder and manslaughter cases were registered that year.

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

In 2023, in total ****** criminal cases have been reported to the police in Hong Kong. The number of crimes recorded decreased gradually until 2018, but increased again thereafter.

Crime Statistics Comparison

Hong Kong HK: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 0.967 Ratio in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.316 Ratio for 2012. Hong Kong HK: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 0.506 Ratio from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2013, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.967 Ratio in 2013 and a record low of 0.239 Ratio in 2011. Hong Kong HK: 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 Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.World Bank.WDI: 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 2023, in total ****** non-violent criminal cases have been reported to the police in Hong Kong. The most cases were related to deception, fraud, and forgery, while only ** cases of handling stolen goods were registered that year.

Women and Men in Hong Kong - Table E627 : Women and Men in Hong Kong - Key Statistics - Crime and Justice

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

Hong Kong HK: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 0.383 Ratio in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.304 Ratio for 2015. Hong Kong HK: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.510 Ratio from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.021 Ratio in 2002 and a record low of 0.241 Ratio in 2011. Hong Kong HK: 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 Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.World Bank.WDI: 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;

Computer crime has become an alarming problem in Hong Kong since 2020. In the recent decade, the number of computer crime incidents increased by ***** folds. In 2022, the figure approached ****** cases, representing a year-over year growth of over ** percent.

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Hong Kong 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.

In 2023, around ***** crimes per 100,000 inhabitants have been reported in Taiwan. The crime rate in Taiwan increased from ***** incidents per 100,000 people in the previous year. Crime in Taiwan Over the last decade, the crime rate in Taiwan dropped significantly from ***** reported incidents per 100,000 inhabitants in 2008 to only ***** in 2013. In the following years, that downtrend weakened, but figures generally kept on decreasing. Compared to other countries, these numbers are in a medium range. Reported crimes per inhabitants in the United States, for example, were more than double that of Taiwan, although the crime rates in different states in the United States varied considerably. On the contrary, the crime rate in Singapore was only half as high as in Taiwan. However, it should be kept in mind that the definition of crime, the willingness to report crimes, and accounting measures may vary in different countries. Most common crimes in Taiwan Considering different types of crimes committed in Taiwan, excluding offenses against public safety, the most common crimes were drug and theft related. In contrast, the number of cases of murder and manslaughter were relatively low and comparable to other Asia Pacific countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. This is also due to the crime-clearing rate in Taiwan having improved considerably over the years and reached **** percent in 2023.

The financial loss due to computer crime cases in Hong Kong surged in the recent decade. In 2022, Hong Kong reported a loss of *** billion Hong Kong dollars caused by technology crimes, up from around **** billion Hong Kong dollars in the previous year.

We use bootstrap data envelopment analysis, adjusting for endogeneity, to examine police efficiency in detecting crime in Hong Kong. We address the following: (i) is there a correlation between the detection of crime and triad influence? (ii) does the level of triad influence affect the efficiency in translating inputs (police strength) into outputs (crime detection)? and (iii) how can the allocation of policing resources be adjusted to improve crime detection? We find that nighty-eight percent of Hong Kong police districts in our sample were found to be inefficient in the detection of crime. Variation was found across districts regarding the detection of violent, property and other crimes. Most inefficiencies and potential improvements in the detection of crime were found in the categories violent and other crimes. We demonstrate how less efficient police districts can modify police resourcing decisions to better detect certain crime types while maintaining current levels of resourcing. Finally, we highlight how the method we outline improves efficiency estimation by adjusting for endogeneity and measuring the conditional efficiency of each district (i.e. the efficiency of crime detection taking the instrumental variables (e.g. influence of triads) into consideration). The use of frontier models to assist in evaluating policing performance can lead to improved efficiency, transparency, and accountability in law enforcement, ultimately resulting in better public safety outcomes and publicly funded resource allocation.

Chine, RAS de Hong Kong: Number of prisoners per 100,000 people: Pour cet indicateur, The UN office on drugs and crime fournit des données pour la Chine, RAS de Hong Kong de 2003 à 2017. La valeur moyenne pour Chine, RAS de Hong Kong pendant cette période était de 150 prisoners per 100,000 people avec un minimum de 113 prisoners per 100,000 people en 2017 et un maximum de 190 prisoners per 100,000 people en 2003.

The global stun baton market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing demand from law enforcement and military agencies worldwide. The market, valued at approximately $150 million in 2025, is projected to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is fueled by several factors, including rising crime rates in many regions, the need for non-lethal self-defense tools, and the increasing adoption of advanced stun baton technologies offering improved safety and effectiveness. The segment encompassing long stun batons is anticipated to witness higher growth compared to short stun batons, owing to their greater range and incapacitation potential. Law enforcement agencies constitute the largest end-user segment, driven by their need for effective and safe tools for crowd control and suspect apprehension. However, stringent regulations surrounding the use and sale of stun batons in certain regions pose a challenge to market expansion. Furthermore, the emergence of alternative non-lethal weapons, such as tasers, presents competitive pressure. Despite these restraints, the market is expected to benefit from increasing government investments in security and defense across several key geographic regions. The Asia-Pacific region, driven by growing demand from China and India, is poised to be a major growth driver. North America and Europe, while already established markets, are expected to witness sustained growth due to upgrades in law enforcement equipment and increasing private security sector adoption. The key players in this competitive landscape are constantly innovating to improve product features, such as battery life, power output, and safety mechanisms. The future of the stun baton market appears positive, with continued growth projected throughout the forecast period. The ongoing demand for effective and safe non-lethal control solutions in both the public and private sectors will continue to drive market expansion. The market will likely witness increased product diversification, with manufacturers focusing on integrating advanced technologies to enhance the performance and safety aspects of stun batons. Furthermore, strategic partnerships and mergers and acquisitions are anticipated to shape the competitive dynamics within the industry. The increasing adoption of training programs related to the safe and appropriate use of stun batons will also contribute positively to market growth, mitigating some of the concerns associated with their potential misuse.

Chine, RAS de Hong Kong: Kidnappings per 100,000 people: Pour cet indicateur, The UN office on drugs and crime fournit des données pour la Chine, RAS de Hong Kong de 2003 à 2013. La valeur moyenne pour Chine, RAS de Hong Kong pendant cette période était de 0 kidnappings per 100,000 people avec un minimum de 0 kidnappings per 100,000 people en 2003 et un maximum de 0 kidnappings per 100,000 people en 2003.

Distribution of respondents from each correctional institution.

Descriptive statistics of the 18 police districts (2007–2017).