In 2023, the number of crimes committed in Singapore for every 100,000 individuals was 1,188. This was a ten-year high, and mostly due to the increase in scams and cybercrimes cases. Low crime rates in Singapore Singapore has a reputation for being one of the safest cities in the world. Violent crime in Singapore is rare – as of 2021, such crimes accounted for nine per 100 thousand population. One reason for this could be the harsh penalties for offenders, as well as a strict ban on weapons for those not in law enforcement. Singapore still carries out capital punishment for crimes such as murder and the illegal possession of firearms carry the death penalty. Increase in commercial crime The most common type of crime committed in Singapore were commercial crimes, especially scams. As Singaporeans carry out more aspects of everyday life online, so too are criminals looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. In 2021, scams involving e-commerce transactions were the most common of such crimes. These typically involve the fraudulent sale of products on C2C commercial sites, which are harder to track. Such scams, however, usually involve smaller amounts of money, unlike investment scams. These involve targeting individuals and tricking them into wiring large sums of money for supposed financial investments. In 2021, individuals in Singapore who fell victim to such scams were cheated out of around 191 million Singapore dollars.

Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Crimes against Persons data was reported at 81.000 NA in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.000 NA for 2016. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Crimes against Persons data is updated yearly, averaging 78.000 NA from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.000 NA in 2005 and a record low of 71.000 NA in 2013. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Crimes against Persons data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G077: Public Safety.

Singapore murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2021 was 0.10, a 40.31% decline from 2020.

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<li>Singapore murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2020 was <strong>0.17</strong>, a <strong>17.28% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Singapore murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2019 was <strong>0.20</strong>, a <strong>32.16% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Singapore murder/homicide rate per 100K population for 2018 was <strong>0.15</strong>, a <strong>18.89% 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.

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_ca0b908cf06a267ca06acbd5feb4465c/view

In 2023, the number of violent and serious property crimes committed in Singapore for every 100,000 individuals was one. This is due to the change in classification of violent and serious property crime, which from 2022 onwards did not include any digital or cybercrimes. Singapore has been consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, and has a overall low crime rate.

Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Theft and Related Crimes data was reported at 240.000 NA in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 252.000 NA for 2016. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Theft and Related Crimes data is updated yearly, averaging 353.000 NA from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 532.000 NA in 2005 and a record low of 240.000 NA in 2017. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Theft and Related Crimes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G077: Public Safety.

In 2023, the number of theft and related crimes committed in Singapore for every 100,000 individuals was at 145. Singapore has been consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, and has an overall low crime rate.

In 2023, the number of scams and cybercrimes committed in Singapore for every 100,000 individuals was approximately *** offenses, overtaking the rate of theft and related crimes. While Singapore consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, the number of commercial crimes in Singapore had been increasing in the last ten years.

Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Miscellaneous Crimes data was reported at 100.000 NA in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 101.000 NA for 2016. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Miscellaneous Crimes data is updated yearly, averaging 87.000 NA from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.000 NA in 2016 and a record low of 74.000 NA in 2009. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Miscellaneous Crimes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G077: Public Safety.

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_5767147db6e5b4c4cfa874db132fef39/view

In 2023, the number of housebreaking and related crimes committed in Singapore for every 100,000 individuals was three. Singapore has been consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the world and is known for its low crime rate.

Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Violent/Serious Property Crimes data was reported at 4.000 NA in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.000 NA for 2016. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Violent/Serious Property Crimes data is updated yearly, averaging 10.000 NA from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.000 NA in 2005 and a record low of 4.000 NA in 2017. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Violent/Serious Property Crimes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G077: Public Safety.

In 2019, the intentional homicide rate in Singapore was approximately 0.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Singapore has one of the world's lowest homicide rates, placing it amongst the highest ranked cities in terms of personal safety.

In 2023, crime cases in Singapore increased to around 70,342 from around 53,862 cases in 2022. The overall crime cases in Singapore had been increasing since 2017.

Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Commercial Crimes data was reported at 153.000 NA in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 150.000 NA for 2016. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Commercial Crimes data is updated yearly, averaging 75.000 NA from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 153.000 NA in 2017 and a record low of 66.000 NA in 2012. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Commercial Crimes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G077: Public Safety.

Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Housebreaking and Related Crimes data was reported at 6.000 NA in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.000 NA for 2016. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Housebreaking and Related Crimes data is updated yearly, averaging 14.000 NA from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.000 NA in 2005 and a record low of 5.000 NA in 2016. Singapore Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population: Housebreaking and Related Crimes data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G077: Public Safety.

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_02d07531b84cd0cf2cf901fc1bf5d395/view

In 2023, crime cases against persons in Singapore increased to approximately 4,673 cases, from approximately 4,602 cases in 2020. Under Singapore law, crimes against persons "may vary from simple hurt to grievous hurt, culpable homicide, and murder". The city-state has a reputation for being one of the safest cities in the world.

In 2023, there were 49 commercial crimes committed in Singapore for every 100,000 individuals. This was a decrease compared to the previous year.

Singapore Crime Cases Recorded: Crimes against Persons data was reported at 4,527.000 Number in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,354.000 Number for 2016. Singapore Crime Cases Recorded: Crimes against Persons data is updated yearly, averaging 3,969.000 Number from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,527.000 Number in 2017 and a record low of 3,708.000 Number in 2006. Singapore Crime Cases Recorded: Crimes against Persons data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G077: Public Safety.