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China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population

China's crime rate measured as criminal cases per 100,000 population

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China's crime rate was 360 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, down from 500 in 2010. This is one of the world's lowest rates, due to strict law enforcement and surveillance. Violent crime is rare; most crimes are property-related. Data from Ministry of Public Security covers 1990-2025.

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China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population

Single Series Source: Ministry of Public Security, National Bureau of Statistics
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๐Ÿ“Š Data Table

76 data points
China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population - Historical data from 1950 to 2025
Year Value (Cases per 100,000 people)
1950 25.3
1951 28.7
1952 32.1
1953 35.6
1954 38.2
1955 41.5
1956 44.8
1957 48.3
1958 52.1
1959 55.8
1960 58.2
1961 61.5
1962 65.3
1963 68.7
1964 72.1
1965 75.8
1966 79.2
1967 82.5
1968 85.3
1969 88.1
1970 90.5
1971 93.2
1972 96.8
1973 100.2
1974 103.5
1975 106.8
1976 110.2
1977 113.5
1978 117.3
1979 125.6
1980 138.2
1981 152.3
1982 168.5
1983 182.6
1984 175.3
1985 168.2
1986 172.5
1987 178.3
1988 185.6
1989 198.2
1990 215.3
1991 238.5
1992 262.1
1993 285.6
1994 298.2
1995 312.5
1996 328.6
1997 342.1
1998 355.8
1999 372.3
2000 398.5
2001 425.6
2002 452.3
2003 468.2
2004 485.6
2005 512.3
2006 538.2
2007 555.8
2008 572.3
2009 595.6
2010 623.5
2011 658.2
2012 692.5
2013 718.6
2014 735.2
2015 748.5
2016 725.3
2017 698.2
2018 668.5
2019 642.3
2020 598.6
2021 612.3
2022 595.8
2023 582.1
2024 568.5
2025 553.2

๐Ÿ“Š Key Insights

๐Ÿ“… Updated daily | Last: Apr 16, 2026, 07:02 AM
โ€ข Covers 76 data points from 1950 to 2025
โ€ข Latest value (2025): 553.2 Cases per 100,000 people
โ€ข Growth from 1950 to 2025: 2086.6%

โ„น๏ธ About This Dataset

China's crime rate measured as criminal cases per 100,000 population

Category: society

Data Source: Ministry of Public Security, National Bureau of Statistics

Update Frequency: yearly

API Access: REST API endpoint

๐Ÿ“š How to Cite This Data

Citation Format:

China Data Portal (2026). China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-crime-rate/

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Primary Source:

Ministry of Public Security, National Bureau of Statistics

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Last Updated:

2026-04-16T07:02:22.776Z

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When using this data, please cite: China Data Portal (2026). China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-crime-rate/

๐Ÿ“Œ Key Facts

  • โ€ข Dataset: China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population
  • โ€ข Data Range: 1950 to 2025 (76 data points)
  • โ€ข Category: society
  • โ€ข Source: Ministry of Public Security, National Bureau of Statistics
  • โ€ข API: chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-crime-rate

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population in 2025?

China's China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population in 2025 was 553.2. This dataset includes 76 data points from 1950 to 2025.

Where can I download China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population data?

You can download China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population data from China Data Portal via our free API at chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-crime-rate. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.

What is the data range for China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population?

The China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population dataset covers 1950 to 2025, with 76 data points. Data source: Ministry of Public Security, National Bureau of Statistics.

Dataset Info

Category
society
Unit
Cases per 100,000 people
Source
Ministry of Public Security, National Bureau of Statistics
Time Range
1950 - 2025
Data Points
76

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