China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
China's crime rate measured as criminal cases per 100,000 population
Quick Answer
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.
China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population
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| Period | Value (Cases per 100,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 553.2 |
| 2024 | 568.5 |
| 2023 | 582.1 |
| 2022 | 595.8 |
| 2021 | 612.3 |
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| Period | 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 |
About This Dataset
China's crime rate measured as criminal cases per 100,000 population
China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population in 2025 was 553.2 (Cases per 100,000 people).The dataset spans 76 data points from 1950 to 2025, updated yearly. It changed from 25.3 Cases per 100,000 people in 1950 to 553.2 Cases per 100,000 people in 2025.
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Latest value
553.2 Cases per 100,000 people
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-crime-rate/
Primary Source:
Ministry of Public Security, National Bureau of Statistics
Data as of:
2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population dataset report for 2025?
The latest row reports 553.2 Cases per 100,000 people for 2025. This dataset includes 76 data points from 1950 to 2025.
How did China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population change over time?
From 1950 to 2025, China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population changed from 25.3 Cases per 100,000 people to 553.2 Cases per 100,000 people.
Where does China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population data come from?
China Crime Rate per 100,000 Population data is sourced from Ministry of Public Security, National Bureau of Statistics and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
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 https://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.