The United States had, by far, the highest homicide rate of the G7 countries between 2000 and 2023. In 2023, it reached 5.76 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, a decrease from 6.78 in 2021. By comparison, Canada, the G7 nation with the second-highest homicide rate, had 1.98 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2023. Out of each G7 nation, Japan had the lowest rate with 0.23 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants.

The average for 2017 based on 97 countries was 7.4 homicides per 100,000 people. The highest value was in El Salvador: 61.8 homicides per 100,000 people and the lowest value was in Japan: 0.2 homicides per 100,000 people. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2017. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2023, approximately *** theft offenses were recognized by the police per 100,000 inhabitants in Japan, representing the crime type that most frequently occurred in Japanese society. Property damage followed, with the rate of about **** cases among 100,000 of the population.

The average for 2017 based on 23 countries was 2.3 homicides per 100,000 people. The highest value was in the Philippines: 8.4 homicides per 100,000 people and the lowest value was in Japan: 0.2 homicides per 100,000 people. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2017. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of April 2024, there were nearly 1,150 police stations in operation in Japan. Tokyo Prefecture, the country's capital and most populous prefecture, accounted for the highest number of police stations at just over 100.

In 2023, around 183,270 people were arrested for criminal law offenses in Japan. Tokyo Prefecture, the country's capital and most populous prefecture, accounted for the highest number of apprehended people at about 22,000.

Number, percentage and rate (per 100,000 population) of homicide victims, by racialized identity group (total, by racialized identity group; racialized identity group; South Asian; Chinese; Black; Filipino; Arab; Latin American; Southeast Asian; West Asian; Korean; Japanese; other racialized identity group; multiple racialized identity; racialized identity, but racialized identity group is unknown; rest of the population; unknown racialized identity group), gender (all genders; male; female; gender unknown) and region (Canada; Atlantic region; Quebec; Ontario; Prairies region; British Columbia; territories), 2019 to 2024.

In 2024, approximately ****** foreigners in Japan were arrested for criminal offenses or violations of law. The figure recorded the highest number of foreigners arrested within the past decade.

【リソース】WHITE PAPER ON CRIME 2007 / / PREFACE / NOTES / Principal Data_1 / Reported cases and crime rate / Persons cleared / Clearance rate / Overview_1 / Homicide_1 / Robbery / Fraud, etc. / Rape and forcible indecency / Damage to property / Giving and acceptance of bribes, etc. / Organized crime / Theft_1 / Principal Data_2 / Principal Special Act Offenses / Violations of the Minor Offenses Act, etc. / Violations of the Child Welfare Act, etc. / Violations of the Stalker Control Act, etc. / Violations of the Public Offices Election Act / Offenses Related to Newly Established Acts / Trends in traffic offenses / Disposition by public prosecutors offices_1 / Disposition by courts_1 / Recent legislations_1 / Tax evasion / Economic offenses / Financial offenses / Intellectual property-related offenses / Bankruptcy-related offenses / Newly established act-related offenses / Trends in high-technology offenses / Disposition by public prosecutors offices_2 / Comparison of Crime Trends with Other Countries / Major Offenses / Homicide_2 / Theft_2 / Offenses Committed by Japanese Nationals Outside Japan / Crime Victimization of Japanese Nationals Outside Japan / Overview_2 / Prosecution / Reception of Suspected Cases / Arrest and Detention of Suspects / Dispositions by Public Prosecutors Offices_1 / Trial / Defendants with a final judgement / The first instance / Appeals / Death penalty and life imprisonment with work / Imprisonment with or without work for a definite term / Fines / Detention and Bail / Correction of Adult Offenders / Rate of imprisonment of penal institutions / Number of inmates of penal institutions / Trend in number of newly admitted sentenced inmates / Characteristics of newly admitted sentenced inmates / Overview of treatment / Work / Correctional guidance / Medical care and hygiene, etc. / Maintenance of discipline and order / Grievance systems / Cooperation from outside volunteers / Penal Institution Visiting Committee / Fine defaulters in workhouses / Treatment of Unsentenced Inmates, etc. / Enforcement of Penal and Detention Facilities Act / Countermeasures to overcrowding / New treatment systems of inmates / Rehabilitation Services / Parole_1 / Number of parole applications / Number of parolees / Percent distribution of served sentence terms before parole / Parole of life imprisonment inmates / Probation / Parole Supervision_1 / Probationers / parolees under supervision / Treatment of probationers / parolees / Measures for probationers / parolees / Termination of probation / parole supervision / Assistance during supervision and urgent aftercare of discharged offenders / Halfway houses / Pardons / Nongovernmental support organizations / Crime prevention activities / Developments leading to the reform / Major contents of the reform / Trends in International Efforts in Criminal Justice / Measures against transnational organized crimes / Measures against terrorism and money laundering / Measures against drug-related offenses / Measures against crimes involving women and children / Measures against bribery and corruption / Measures against cybercrime / Transfer of sentenced persons / The International Criminal Court / Transnational fugitives from Japan / Extradition of fugitive offenders / Assistance in investigation, etc. / Judicial assistance / Newly entering foreign nationals / Foreign nationals who are illegally overstaying / Deportation / Penal code offenses / Special act offenses / Disposition by public prosecutors offices_3 / Disposition by courts_2 / Correction_1 / Probation and parole supervision / Trends in Boryokudan Members / Penal code offenses and special act offenses / Firearm offenses / Dispositions by public prosecutors offices_2 / Correction_2 / Probation / parole supervision_2 / Stimulants Control Act violations / Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act violations, etc. / Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act violations / Seizure of stimulants, etc. / Implementation of the Act on Special Provisions for Narcotics / Disposition by public prosecutors offices_4 / Disposition by courts_3 / Correction_3 / Probation / parole supervision_3 / Trends in Crimes / Disposition by public prosecutors offices and courts / Correction_4 / Probation / parole supervision_4 / The Medical Supervision of Mentally Disordered Offenders Act / Hearings pertaining to public prosecutor's application / Medical care by hospitalization / Hearings pertaining to discharge or continuation of hospitalization / Treatment in local communities / Trends in Juvenile Delinquency / Juvenile delinquency / Juvenile delinquents / Number of juveniles cleared / Trends by attribute / Trends by type of offense / Complicity cases / Number of juveniles referred by the police / Drug offenses / Traffic offenses / Juveniles of Illegal Behavior under 14 Years of Age / Pre-delinquents / Domestic violence / Violence in schools / Bullying and delinquency / Overview_3 / Flow of procedures until referred to a family court /

The first paper analyzes the crime situation and trends in criminality in the Republic of China in 2014 and the past decade, using statistics from the police and the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It expands the depth of criminal research to the investigative stage, and includes comparisons of major crime rates and imprisonment rates with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. The second paper covers the handling of crimes, including investigation, trial, correction, rehabilitation protection, cross-strait and international criminal justice cooperation. The third paper addresses juvenile incidents, including a general overview of juvenile crime and the analysis of the causes of crime, the handling of juvenile incidents, and institutional handling. The fourth paper covers trends and handling of special offenders, including female offenders, drug offenders, elderly offenders, and repeat offenders. The fifth paper covers crime victim protection, including the crime victim protection system, crime victim compensation system, and crime victim protection services. The sixth paper discusses the analysis of crime issues of social concern, and the seventh paper focuses on judicial reform, aimed at clarifying innovative measures including prosecution, correction, judicial protection, anti-corruption, and cross-strait and international judicial reforms. The eighth paper is the conclusion and policy recommendations for future research, summarizing the overall crime situation in 2014 and the various innovative focal points observed in the research, and making corresponding policy and future research recommendations.

【リソース】WHITE PAPER ON CRIME 2009 / / PREFACE / NOTES / Principal Data_1 / Reported cases and crime rate / Persons cleared_1 / Clearance rate / Theft_1 / Non-traffic penal code offenses excluding theft / Principal Data_2 / Major Special Act Offenses / Violations of the Minor Offenses Act, etc. / Violations of the Waste Management Act, etc. / Violations of the Child Welfare Act, etc. / Violations of the Stalker Control Act, etc. / Violations of the Public Offices Election Act / Trends in traffic offenses / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_1 / Disposition in courts_1 / Tax related offenses / Economic offenses / Financial offenses / Intellectual property-related offenses / Bankruptcy-related offenses / Recent amendments / Trends in high-technology offenses / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_2 / Comparison of Crime Trends with Other Countries / Major Offenses / Homicide / Theft_2 / Offenses Committed by Japanese Nationals Outside of Japan / Offenses Committed against Japanese Nationals Outside of Japan / Overview_4 / Prosecution / Reception of Suspected Cases / Arrest and Detention of Suspects / Disposition in Public Prosecutors Offices_3 / Trial / Defendants with a final judgment / The first instance / Appeals / Death penalty and life imprisonment with work / Imprisonment with or without work for a limited term / Fine / Detention and Bail / Correction of Adult Offenders / Number of persons imprisoned in penal institutions / Occupancy rate and over-occupancy in penal institutions / Number of new inmates / Characteristics of new inmates / Penal Institution Visiting Committee / Serving of food, medical care, health, etc. / Cooperation of private sector / Maintenance of discipline and order / Appeal system / Overview of treatment / Work / Correctional guidance / Provision of information in regard to the release, etc. of inmates / Treatment of Presentenced Inmates, etc. / Penal Institutions Utilizing PFI Method / Rehabilitation Services / Parole / Number of persons for whom parole examinations were instigated / Number of parolees / Rate of served imprisonment terms / Parole of life imprisonment inmates / Probation/Parole Supervision_1 / Probationers/parolees / Treatment of probationers/parolees / Measures for probationers/parolees / Termination of probation / parole supervision, etc. / Urgent aid, etc. and urgent aftercare of discharged offenders / Halfway houses / Pardons / Volunteer probation officers / Private supporters/support organizations / Crime prevention activities / Trends in International Efforts in Criminal Justice / Measures against transnational organized crimes and terrorism / Measures against drug-related crime / Measures against money laundering / Measures against crimes involving children / Measures against bribery and corruption / Measures against cybercrime / Transfer of sentenced persons / The International Criminal Court / Transnational fugitives from Japan / Extradition of fugitive offenders / Assistance in investigations, etc. / Judicial assistance / Cooperation in training, etc. at UNAFEI / Legal system development support / Foreign nationals newly entered / Foreign nationals illegally overstaying / Deportation / Penal code offenses / Special act offenses / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_4 / Disposition in courts_2 / Correction_1 / Probation/parole supervision_2 / Trends in Boryokudan Members / Persons cleared_2 / Firearm offenses / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_5 / Correction_2 / Probation/parole supervision_3 / Stimulants Control Act violations / Cannabis Control Act violations, etc. / Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act violations / Seizure of stimulants, etc. / Implementation of the Act on Special Provisions for Narcotics / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_6 / Disposition in courts_3 / Correction_3 / Probation/parole supervision_4 / Elderly Offenders / Trends in Offenses_1 / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_7 / Correction_4 / Probation/parole supervision_5 / Trends in Offenses_2 / Disposition in public prosecutors offices and courts / Correction_5 / Probation/parole supervision_6 / Hearing / Medical care by hospitalization / Discharge or continuation of hospitalization / Treatment in local communities / Trends in Juvenile Delinquency / Juveniles cleared / Trends by attribute / Trends by type of offense / Complicity cases / Number of juveniles referred to public prosecutors offices / Drug offenses / Traffic offenses / Pre-delinquents / Domestic violence / School violence / Bullying and delinquency / Overview_5 / Flow of procedure until referral to a family court / Flow of family court procedure / Flow of treatment procedure pertaining to protective measures / Flow of treatment procedure pertaining to criminal dispositions / Public prosecutors offices (until referral to family courts) / Family courts / Criminal trials / Classification in Juvenile Classification Homes / Admission and discharge / Classification activi

's Recognitions of criminal offenses is 60,001[number of contracts] which is the 3rd highest in Japan (by Prefecture). Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Saitama and Aichi(Aichi) and Chiba(Chiba)(Closest Prefecture in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

【リソース】WHITE PAPER ON CRIME 2010 / / PREFACE / NOTES / Principal Data / Reported cases and crime rate / Persons cleared_1 / Clearance rate / Theft_1 / Non-traffic penal code offenses excluding theft / Principal Data / Major Special Act Offenses / Public security / Environment/public morals / Child Welfare Act violations, etc. / Stalker Control Act violations, etc. / Public Offices Election Act violations / Trends in traffic offenses / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_1 / Disposition in courts_1 / Tax related offenses / Economic offenses / Financial offenses / Intellectual property-related offenses / Trends in high-technology offenses / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_2 / Comparison of Crime Trends with Other Countries / Major Offenses / Homicide / Theft_2 / Offenses Committed by Japanese Nationals Outside of Japan / Offenses Committed against Japanese Nationals Outside of Japan / Overview_1 / Procedure in public prosecutors offices / Procedure in courts / Treatment through the correction procedure / Treatment through the rehabilitation procedure / Reception of Suspected Cases / Arrest and Detention of Suspects / Disposition in Public Prosecutors Offices_3 / Final Judgments_1 / Final judgments_2 / Sentencing / Pretrial arrangement proceeding / Speedy trial procedure / Detention and bail / Summary Trial Procedure / Appeals / Correction of Adult Offenders / Number of persons imprisoned in penal institutions / Occupancy rate in penal institutions / Number of new inmates / Characteristics of new inmates / Penal Institution Visiting Committee / Provision of food, medical care, health guards, etc. / Private sector cooperation / Maintenance of discipline and order / Appeal system / Overview of treatment / Work / Correctional guidance / Provision of information in regard to the release, etc. of inmates / Treatment of Inmates Awaiting Judgment, etc. / Penal Institutions Utilizing PFI Method / Rehabilitation Services / Parole_1 / Parole examination / Number of parolees / Rate of served terms of imprisonment / Parole of life imprisonment inmates / Probation/Parole Supervision_1 / Number of probationers/parolees, etc. / Treatment of probationers/parolees / Measures for probationers/parolees / Termination of probation/parole supervision / Urgent aid, etc. and aftercare of discharged offenders / Halfway houses / Pardons / Volunteer probation officers / Private supporters/support organizations / Crime prevention activities / Trends in International Efforts in Criminal Justice / Measures against transnational organized crime and terrorism / Measures against drug-related crimes / Measures against money laundering / Measures against crime against children / Measures against bribery and corruption / Measures against cybercrime / Transfer of sentenced persons / The International Criminal Court / Transnational fugitives from Japan / Extradition of fugitive offenders, etc. / Assistance in investigations, etc. / Judicial assistance / Cooperation in training, etc. at UNAFEI / Technical assistance in the legal field / Foreign nationals newly entered, etc. / Foreign nationals illegally overstaying / Deportation / Penal code offenses / Special act offenses / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_4 / Disposition in courts_2 / Correction_1 / Probation/parole supervision_2 / Trends with <iBoryokudan</i Members / Persons cleared_2 / Firearm offenses / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_5 / Correction_2 / Probation/parole supervision_3 / Stimulants Control Act violations / Cannabis Control Act violations, etc. / Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act violations / Seizure of stimulants, etc. / Implementation of the Act on Special Provisions for Narcotics / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_6 / Disposition in courts_3 / Correction_3 / Probation/parole supervision_4 / Elderly Offenders / Trends in Offenses_1 / Disposition in public prosecutors offices_7 / Correction_4 / Probation/parole supervision_5 / Trends in Offenses_2 / Public prosecutors offices/trials / Correction_5 / Probation/parole supervision_6 / The Act on Medical Care and Treatment for Insane Persons, etc. / Hearing / Medical care through hospitalization / Discharge or continued hospitalization / Treatment within local communities / Repeat offenders cleared for non-traffic penal code offenses / Previously convicted adults cleared for non-traffic penal code offenses / Previously convicted persons among those prosecuted / Revocation of suspension of execution of the sentence / Reimprisoned inmates_1 / Reimprisonment of released inmates / Employment status / Status of probationers/parolees / Redisposition, etc. of probationers/parolees / Trends in Juvenile Delinquency / Juveniles cleared / Trends by attribute / Trends by type of offense / Complicity cases / Number of juveniles referred to public prosecutors / Drug offenses / Traffic offenses / Pre-delinquents / Domestic violence / Violence at schools / Bullying and delinquency /

Spatial Crime Pattern Analysis Tools Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the Global Spatial Crime Pattern Analysis Tools market size was valued at $1.47 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.23 billion by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 12.8% during the forecast period of 2024–2033. One of the primary factors fueling this remarkable growth is the increasing reliance on geospatial intelligence and advanced analytics by law enforcement and urban planning agencies to enhance public safety, optimize resource allocation, and proactively address crime hotspots. As digital transformation accelerates across public and private sectors, spatial crime pattern analysis tools are becoming indispensable in modern security and planning frameworks, making them a critical investment for governments, private security firms, and research institutions worldwide.

Regional Outlook

North America currently commands the largest share of the global Spatial Crime Pattern Analysis Tools market, accounting for approximately 37% of the total market value in 2024. This dominance is attributed to the region’s mature technology infrastructure, high adoption of advanced analytics, and robust investments in public safety initiatives. The United States, in particular, has witnessed significant deployments of spatial crime analysis software across federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Supportive government policies, the presence of leading technology vendors, and a culture of innovation have further propelled market growth in North America. Additionally, collaborative efforts between public agencies and private tech firms have led to the development of cutting-edge solutions tailored specifically for crime prevention and urban management, further solidifying the region’s leadership in this sector.

The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to be the fastest-growing market for spatial crime pattern analysis tools, with a projected CAGR exceeding 15.2% from 2024 to 2033. Rapid urbanization, increasing investments in smart city initiatives, and growing concerns over public safety are major drivers in this region. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are witnessing unprecedented investments in digital infrastructure and surveillance technologies. Government-led projects aimed at integrating GIS and AI-driven crime analytics into urban management systems are gaining traction. Moreover, the region’s burgeoning population and complex urban landscapes necessitate innovative approaches to crime prevention, making spatial analysis tools a strategic priority for both policymakers and private sector stakeholders.

Emerging economies in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are also witnessing gradual adoption of spatial crime pattern analysis tools, albeit at a slower pace compared to developed regions. Challenges such as limited digital infrastructure, budget constraints, and varying regulatory frameworks have somewhat hindered widespread deployment. However, localized demand is growing, especially in major urban centers grappling with rising crime rates and the need for more efficient resource allocation. International aid programs, public-private partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives are helping to bridge the technology gap. As governments in these regions increasingly recognize the value of data-driven crime prevention, adoption rates are expected to climb, unlocking new growth opportunities for solution providers.

Report Scope

【リソース】WHITE PAPER ON CRIME 2011 / / PREFACE / NOTES / Section 1 Principal Data_1 / 1 Reported cases and crime rate / 2 Persons cleared / 3 Clearance rate / 1 Theft / 2 Non-traffic penal code offenses excluding theft / Section 1 Principal Data_2 / Section 2 Major Special Act Offenses / 1 Public security / 2 Environment/public morals / 3 Child Welfare Act violations, etc. / 4 Anti-Stalking Act violations, etc. / 5 Public Offices Election Act violations / 1 Trends in traffic offenses / 2 Disposition in public prosecutors offices_1 / 3 Disposition in courts / 1 Tax related offenses / 2 Economic offenses / 3 Intellectual property related offenses / 1 Trends in high-technology offenses / 2 Disposition in public prosecutors offices_2 / Chapter 4 Comparison of Crime Trends with Other Countries / Section 1 Major Offenses / Section 2 Homicide / Section 3 Theft / Section 1 Offenses Committed by Japanese Nationals Outside of Japan / Section 2 Offenses Committed against Japanese Nationals Outside of Japan / Chapter 1 Overview / 1 Procedure in public prosecutors offices / 2 Procedure in courts / 3 Treatment through the correction procedure / 4 Treatment through the rehabilitation procedure / Section 1 Reception of Suspected Cases / Section 2 Arrest and Detention of Suspects / Section 3 Disposition in Public Prosecutors Offices / Section 1 Final Judgments / 1 Conclusive dispositions / 2 Sentencing / 3 Pretrial arrangement proceeding / 4 Speedy trial procedure / 5 Detention and bail / Section 3 Summary Trial Procedure / Section 4 Appeals / Chapter 4 Correction of Adult Offenders / 1 Number of inmates in penal institutions / 2 Occupancy rate of penal institutions / 3 Number of new inmates / 4 Characteristics of new inmates / 1 Overview of treatment / 2 Work / 3 Correctional guidance / 4 Provision of information regarding the release, etc. of inmates / 1 Penal Institution Visiting Committee / 2 Provision of food, medical care, health guards, etc. / 3 Private sector cooperation / 4 Maintenance of discipline and order / 5 Appeal system / Section 4 Treatment of Inmates Awaiting Judgments, etc. / Section 5 Maintenance and Management of Penal Institutions in a Partnership between the Public and Private Sectors / Chapter 5 Rehabilitation Services / Section 1 Parole / 1 Parole examination / 2 Number of parolees / 3 Rate of served terms of imprisonment / 4 Life imprisonment inmates granted release on parole / Section 2 Probation/Parole Supervision / 1 Number of probationers/parolees / 2 Treatment of probationers/parolees / 3 Measures for probationers/parolees / 4 Termination of probation/parole supervision / 1 Urgent aid, etc. and aftercare of discharged offenders / 2 Halfway houses / Section 4 Pardons / 1 Volunteer probation officers / 2 Private supporters/support organizations / 3 Crime prevention activities / Section 1 Trends in International Criminal Justice Efforts / 1 Measures against transnational organized crime and terrorism / 2 Measures against drug-related crimes / 3 Measures against money laundering / 4 Measures against crimes against children / 5 Measures against bribery and corruption / 6 Measures against cybercrime / 7 The International Criminal Court / 1 Transnational fugitives from Japan / 2 Extradition of fugitives / 3 Transfer of sentenced persons / 1 Assistance in investigations / 2 Judicial assistance / 1 Cooperation in training at UNAFEI / 2 Technical assistance in the legal field / Section 1 Overview / 1 Procedure until referral to a family court / 2 Procedure in a family court / 3 Procedure for protective measures / 1 Public prosecutors offices (until referral to a family court) / 2 Family courts / 1 Admission and discharge / 2 Classification activities / 1 Juveniles newly admitted to juvenile training schools / 2 Treatment provided at juvenile training schools / 3 Discharged juveniles / Section 5 Probation/Parole Supervision for Juveniles / 1 Juvenile probationers/parolees / 2 Treatment of juvenile probationers/parolees / 3 Measures for juvenile probationers/parolees / 4 Termination of probation/parole supervision for juveniles / 1 Prosecution and criminal trials / 2 Execution of sentence / 3 Parole / 1 Disposition in public prosecutors offices_1 / 2 Sentencing in a court of first instance / Section 3 Juvenile Inmates / 1 New foreign national entrants / 2 Foreign nationals illegally overstaying / 3 Deportation / 1 Penal code offenses_1 / 2 Special act offenses_1 / 1 Disposition in public prosecutors offices_2 / 2 Disposition in courts_1 / 3 Correction_1 / 4 Probation/parole supervision_1 / 1 Trends in foreign national juvenile offenders / 2 Treatment of foreign national juvenile delinquents / Section 1 Trends with Organized Crime Group Members / 1 Persons cleared / 2 Firearm offenses / 1 Disposition in public prosecutors offices_3 / 2 Correction_1 / 3 Probation/parole supervision_1 / 1 Stimulants Control Act violations / 2 Cannabis Control Act violations, etc. / 3 Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Cont

【リソース】WHITE PAPER ON CRIME 2012 / / NOTES / Section 1 Principal Data_1 / 1 Reported cases and crime rate / 2 Persons cleared / 3 Clearance rate / 1 Theft / 2 Non-traffic penal code offenses excluding theft / Section 1 Principal Data_2 / Section 2 Major Special Act Offenses / 1 Public security / 2 Environment/public morals / 3 Child Welfare Act violations, etc. / 4 Anti-Stalking Act violations, etc. / 5 Public Offices Election Act violations / 1 Trends in traffic offenses / 2 Disposition in public prosecutors offices_1 / 3 Disposition in courts / 1 Tax related offenses / 2 Economic offenses / 3 Intellectual property related offenses / 1 Trends in high-technology offenses / 2 Disposition in public prosecutors offices_2 / Chapter 4 Comparison of Crime Trends with Other Countries / Section 1 Major Offenses / Section 2 Homicide / Section 3 Theft / Section 1 Offenses Committed by Japanese Nationals Outside of Japan / Section 2 Offenses Committed against Japanese Nationals Outside of Japan / Chapter 1 Overview / 1 Procedure in public prosecutors offices / 2 Procedure in courts / 3 Treatment in correctional institutions / 4 Treatment under rehabilitation services / Section 1 Reception of Suspected Cases / Section 2 Arrest and Detention of Suspects / Section 3 Disposition in Public Prosecutors Offices / Section 1 Final Judgment / 1 Conclusive disposition / 2 Sentencing / 3 Pretrial arrangement proceeding / 4 Speedy trial procedure / 5 Detention and bail / Section 3 Summary Trial Procedure / Section 4 Appeals / Chapter 4 Correction of Adult Offenders / 1 Number of inmates in penal institutions / 2 Occupancy rate of penal institutions / 3 Number of new inmates / 4 Characteristics of new inmates / 1 Overview of treatment / 2 Work / 3 Correctional guidance / 4 Provision of information regarding the release, etc. of inmates / 1 Penal Institution Visiting Committee / 2 Provision of food, medical care, health guards, etc. / 3 Cooperation with private sectors / 4 Maintenance of discipline and order / 5 Appeal system / Section 4 Treatment of Inmates Awaiting Judgment, etc. / Section 5 Maintenance and Administration of Penal Institutions in Partnership between the Public and Private Sectors / Chapter 5 Rehabilitation Services / Section 1 Parole / 1 Parole examinations / 2 Number of parolees / 3 Rate of served term of imprisonment / 4 Life imprisonment inmates granted release on parole / Section 2 Probation/Parole Supervision / 1 Number of probationers/parolees / 2 Treatment of probationers/parolees / 3 Measures for probationers/parolees / 4 Termination of probation/parole supervision / Section 3 Urgent Aid and Aftercare of Discharged Offenders / Section 4 Pardons / 1 Volunteer probation officers / 2 Halfway houses / 3 Private supporters/support organizations / 4 Crime prevention activities / Section 1 Trends in International Criminal Justice Efforts / 1 Measures against transnational organized crime and terrorism / 2 Measures against drug-related crimes / 3 Measures against money laundering / 4 Measures against crimes against children / 5 Measures against bribery and corruption / 6 Measures against cybercrime / 7 The International Criminal Court / 1 Transnational fugitives from Japan / 2 Extradition of fugitives / 3 Transfer of sentenced persons / 1 Assistance in investigation / 2 Judicial assistance / 1 UNAFEI / 2 Legal system development support / Chapter 1 Trends with Juvenile Delinquencies / 1 Number of juveniles cleared / 2 Trends by attributes / 3 Trends by type of offense / 4 Cases committed in complicity / 1 Number of juveniles referred to public prosecutors / 2 Drug offenses / 3 Traffic offenses / Section 3 Pre-Delinquents / 1 Family violence / 2 School violence / 3 Bullying / Section 1 Overview_1 / 1 Procedure until referral to a family court / 2 Procedure in a family court / 3 Procedure of protective measures / 1 Investigation (until referral to a family court) / 2 Family court / 1 Admission and discharge / 2 Classification activities / 1 Juveniles newly admitted to juvenile training schools / 2 Treatment provided in a juvenile training school / 3 Discharged juveniles / Section 5 Probation/Parole Supervision for Juveniles / 1 Juvenile probationers/parolees / 2 Treatment of juvenile probationers/parolees / 3 Measures for juvenile probationers/parolees / 4 Termination of probation/parole supervision for juveniles / 1 Prosecution and criminal trials / 2 Execution of the sentence / 3 Parole / 1 Disposition in public prosecutors offices / 2 Sentencing in a court of first instance / Section 3 Juvenile Inmates / 1 Repeat delinquencies by juveniles / 2 History of protective measures with juveniles subjected under protective measures / 3 Readmission, etc. of juveniles discharged from juvenile training schools / 4 Redisposition of juvenile probationers/parolees / 1 New foreign national entrants / 2 Foreign nationals illegally overstaying / 3 Deportation / 1 Penal code offenses / 2 Special act offenses / 1 Prosecution_1 /

In 2024, **** percent of foreigners who were arrested in Japan for criminal offenses or law violations were Vietnamese. That year, Chinese nationals accounted for the second-largest share of arrests, at approximately **** percent.

The number of recorded rapes in Japan increased to approximately ***** cases in 2024 from the previous year. The number of reported non-consensual indecencies also increased to nearly ***** cases. In 2023, amendments to the Penal Code expanded the definition of rape, which up to that point was interpreted as forced intercourse, including forced anal and oral sex, to non-consensual intercourse.

Japan was the G7 country with the lowest rate of burglaries between 2010 and 2022. In 2022, under ** cases of burglaries per 100,000 inhabitants were reported in the Asian country. On the other hand, France had the highest rate that year at *** cases per 100,000 population. In the United States, the burglary rate fell constantly since 2010, as it did in Italy and Germany from 2015 to 2020.

In 2018, the average annualized cost of cyber crime attacks in the United States amounted to 27.37 million U.S. dollars. Second-ranked Japan averaged 13.57 million U.S. dollars in damages to attacked companies per year. Overall, the financial service sector had the highest annual costs caused by cyber crime.