Ghana failed to place among the top 10 African nations with the lowest crime rates in a recent Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime survey.
The research seeks to highlight the nations that are effectively maintaining low crime rates despite the global growth in criminal activities and to provide light on the situation of crime across the continent.
According to the research, the little island country of So Tomé and Prncipe holds the second-lowest crime index in the world.
This recognition honors the nation’s efforts to provide security and safety for both its residents and tourists. For So Tomé and Principe, which is renowned for its unparalleled natural beauty and cultural richness, it is a great accomplishment.
According to the research, crime is a serious obstacle to Africa’s attaining its full potential. The continent provides a variety of experiences, from the huge Serengeti savannas to thriving cities like Lagos and Johannesburg. However, the presence of crime impedes the advancement and development of Africa.
The Global Organized Crime Index 2023, which served as the foundation for the rankings, depicts a worrying global trend of rising organized crime.
A startling 83% of people on earth reside in high-crime zones. While just 62% of the global population now lives in favorable conditions, this is a considerable decline from the 79.4% who did so in 2021 due to the number of people who do so.Ghana failed to place among the top 10 African nations with the lowest crime rates in a recent Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime survey.
The research seeks to highlight the nations that are effectively maintaining low crime rates despite the global growth in criminal activities and to provide light on the situation of crime across the continent.
According to the research, the little island country of So Tomé and Prncipe holds the second-lowest crime index in the world.
This recognition honors the nation’s efforts to provide security and safety for both its residents and tourists. For So Tomé and Prncipe, which is renowned for its unparalleled natural beauty and cultural richness, it is a great accomplishment.
Some African nations have been able to maintain low crime rates in spite of this concerning worldwide trend. The outstanding accomplishment of So Tomé and Prncipe is proof of this.
However, a number of other countries were also included in the top 10 African countries with the lowest rates of crime.
The second-placed African nation was Rwanda, which came in at number 29 internationally, followed by Seychelles (35), Lesotho (39), Comoros (40), Eritrea (41), Cabo Verde (52), Namibia (53), Botswana (54), and Mauritius (56).
The Global Organized Crime Index methodology evaluates a nation’s susceptibility to organized crime as well as its capacity to withstand it. The size, importance, and reach of illegal markets are taken into account, as well as the characteristics and power of criminal players and resilience-building elements. The crime rate decreases as the index decreases.
There is still work to be done to fight crime and maintain the safety and security of its residents, as seen by Ghana’s omission from the list of the top 10 African nations with the lowest crime rates. It is anticipated that Ghana and other nations dealing with comparable issues would step up their efforts to deal with the causes of crime and put in place efficient plans to lower crime rates in the future.
It has been said that the report is a crucial tool for comprehending the nature of crime in Africa.
