Countries with the lowest crime rates include the Scandinavian nations, Japan, and New Zealand. Yet, the nations with the highest crime rates span nearly every continent. How is the crime rate calculated? Reported crimes in a total population are multiplied by 100,000 (as the rate is calculated by how many crimes per 100,000 people). There are many factors that influence a nation's crime rate: war, conflict, poverty, organized crime, unemployment, and substance abuse rates, among other factors.
In this gallery, we highlight the top 30 nations with the highest level of crime in the world. Does your nation make the list? Click on to find out.