Morocco crime rate per 100K population for 2021 was 1.93, a 54.7% increase from 2020.

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<li>Morocco crime rate per 100K population for 2020 was <strong>1.25</strong>, a <strong>27.72% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Morocco crime rate per 100K population for 2019 was <strong>1.73</strong>, a <strong>21.66% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Morocco crime rate per 100K population for 2018 was <strong>1.42</strong>, a <strong>33.73% decline</strong> from 2017.</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.

As of 2022, Morocco achieved a crime index of ***** points. The index measures the level of crime in a given country or city. Crime in Morocco was considered as being on a moderate level in 2022. In the period under review, the index peaked in 2016 at ***** points.

In 2022, Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco, registered a crime index of 55.59 points. This meant that, at the said date, crime in the city was on a moderate level. Compared to 2016, when the level of crime in the country peaked, it decreased by approximately eight percent. Overall, at the national level, Morocco achieved a crime index score of 49.1 points.

Morocco MA: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data was reported at 0.552 Ratio in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.386 Ratio for 2013. Morocco MA: Intentional Homicides: Female: per 100,000 Female data is updated yearly, averaging 0.359 Ratio from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.552 Ratio in 2015 and a record low of 0.326 Ratio in 2009. Morocco MA: 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 Morocco – Table MA.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.; ;

The rate of homicide in Morocco stood at 1.24 cases per 100,000 individuals as of 2020. Compared to 2017, when the highest rate (2.14 cases per 100,000 population) was reached, it decreased by over 40 percent. Over the period observed, the incidence of murder in the country was lowest in 2014, with 1.04 homicides per 100,000 individuals.

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

Eight out of every 10 women in Morocco has been already subjected to at least one act of violence in their life. In the 12 months preceding the survey done in 2019, ** percent of females aged 15 to 74 years were victims of violence in the country. Furthermore, women between the ages of 15 and 19 years were the most affected (** percent), followed by those aged 25 to 29 years (** percent). Overall, single and divorced women constitute the most vulnerable social group compared to widows and married women.

Morocco MA: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data was reported at 1.000 Ratio in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.300 Ratio for 2013. Morocco MA: Intentional Homicides: per 100,000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 1.550 Ratio from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2014, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.900 Ratio in 2001 and a record low of 1.000 Ratio in 2014. Morocco MA: 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 Morocco – Table MA.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;

In the period between 2023 and 2024, the risk of mass murder in Morocco stood at 1.2 percent. The risk decreased in comparison to the previous years observed, and in the same period, the country ranked 46th among 166 nations. Furthermore, there is no record of mass killing in Morocco since 1945. Overall, on the Global Peace Index, Morocco achieved a score of 1.97 in 2022. The indicator ranges from one to five, where the lower the score, the more peaceful the country.

Maroc: Robberies per 100,000 people: Pour cet indicateur, The UN office on drugs and crime fournit des données pour la Maroc de 2003 à 2017. La valeur moyenne pour Maroc pendant cette période était de 70 robberies per 100,000 people avec un minimum de 44 robberies per 100,000 people en 2013 et un maximum de 135 robberies per 100,000 people en 2017.

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.