Topic: Crime in Japan (2024)

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Overview

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    Number of Penal Code offenses and clearances Japan 2014-2023

    Number of Penal Code offenses and respective clearances recorded by the police in Japan from 2014 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

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    Crime rate Japan 1946-2022

    Number of Penal Code offenses reported to the police per 100,000 population in Japan from 1946 to 2022

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    Crime rate Japan 2022, by offense

    Number of Penal Code offenses reported to the police per 100,000 population in Japan in 2022, by crime type

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    Share of repeaters among Penal Code offenders Japan 1972-2022

    Share of repeat offenders among suspects cleared for Penal Code offenses in Japan from 1972 to 2022 (in 1,000s)

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    Number of people received by public prosecutors for Special Acts offenses in Japan from 2013 to 2022, by type (in 1,000s)

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    Share of people violating the Special Acts Japan 2022, by law

    Distribution of people received by public prosecutors for Special Acts offenses in Japan in 2022, by law

Arrests and clearance rate

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  • Premium Statistic Number of people cleared for criminal offenses Japan 2022, by charge and gender
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Arrests and clearance rate

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    Number of people cleared for criminal offenses Japan 2022, by charge and gender

    Number of suspects cleared for Penal Code offenses in Japan in 2022, by charge and gender

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    Number of people cleared for criminal offenses Japan 2022, by prefecture

    Number of suspects cleared for Penal Code offenses in Japan in 2022, by prefecture

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    Distribution of suspects cleared for Penal Code offenses in Japan in 2022, by charge

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    Share of people cleared for criminal offenses Japan 2022, by age

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    Clearance rate Japan 1946-2022

    Clearance rate of Penal Code offenses in Japan from 1946 to 2022

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    Clearance rate Japan 2022, by charge

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    Clearance rate Japan 2022, by prefecture

    Clearance rate of Penal Code offenses in Japan in 2022, by prefecture

Theft

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  • Premium Statistic Number of theft offenses and clearances Japan 2014-2023
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Theft

  • Premium Statistic Number of theft offenses and clearances Japan 2014-2023

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    Number of theft offenses and clearances Japan 2014-2023

    Number of larceny cases and respective clearances recorded by the police in Japan from 2014 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

  • Premium Statistic Clearance rate of theft offenses Japan 1946-2022

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    Clearance rate of theft offenses Japan 1946-2022

    Clearance rate of larceny offenses in Japan from 1946 to 2022

  • Premium Statistic Share of recognized theft offenses Japan 2022, by type

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    Share of recognized theft offenses Japan 2022, by type

    Distribution of larceny offenses reported to the police in Japan in 2022, by type

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    Number of grand theft offenses and clearances Japan 2014-2023

    Number of grand larceny cases and respective clearances recorded by the police in Japan from 2014 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

  • Premium Statistic Number of recognized grand theft offenses Japan 2014-2023, by type

    Topic: Crime in Japan (21)

    Number of recognized grand theft offenses Japan 2014-2023, by type

    Number of grand larceny cases recorded by the police in Japan from 2014 to 2023, by type (in 1,000s)

Intellectual crime

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  • Premium Statistic Number of intellectual offenses and clearances Japan 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of recognized special fraud cases Japan 2012-2021
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Intellectual crime

  • Premium Statistic Number of intellectual offenses and clearances Japan 2014-2023

    Topic: Crime in Japan (22)

    Number of intellectual offenses and clearances Japan 2014-2023

    Number of intellectual offenses and respective clearances recorded by the police in Japan from 2014 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

  • Premium Statistic Number of recognized special fraud cases Japan 2012-2021

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    Number of recognized special fraud cases Japan 2012-2021

    Number of special fraud cases recorded by the police in Japan from 2012 to 2021 (in 1,000s)

  • Premium Statistic Number of recognized special fraud cases Japan 2021, by type

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    Number of recognized special fraud cases Japan 2021, by type

    Number of special fraud cases recorded by the police in Japan in 2021, by type

  • Premium Statistic Number of cleared cases regarding online fraud in Japan 2014-2022

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    Number of cleared cases regarding online fraud in Japan 2014-2022

    Number of cleared cases regarding fraud on the internet in Japan from 2014 to 2022

Violent crime

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  • Premium Statistic Number of felonies and clearances Japan 2014-2023
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Violent crime

  • Premium Statistic Number of felonies and clearances Japan 2014-2023

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    Number of felonies and clearances Japan 2014-2023

    Number of felony crimes and respective clearances recorded by the police in Japan from 2014 to 2023

  • Premium Statistic Number of recognized murder cases Japan 2014-2023

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    Number of recognized murder cases Japan 2014-2023

    Number of homicide cases recorded by the police in Japan from 2014 to 2023

  • Premium Statistic Number of recognized cases of rapes and forcible indecencies Japan 2014-2023

    Topic: Crime in Japan (28)

    Number of recognized cases of rapes and forcible indecencies Japan 2014-2023

    Number of cases of forcible sexual intercourses and indecencies recorded by the police in Japan from 2014 to 2023

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    Number of violent offenses and clearances in Japan 2014-2023

    Number of violent offenses and respective clearances recorded by the police in Japan from 2014 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

  • Premium Statistic Number of cleared cases of human trafficking Japan 2012-2021

    Topic: Crime in Japan (30)

    Number of cleared cases of human trafficking Japan 2012-2021

    Number of cleared cases of trafficking in persons (TIP) in Japan from 2012 to 2021

  • Premium Statistic Number of people cleared for child abuse Japan 2013-2022, by charge

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    Number of people cleared for child abuse Japan 2013-2022, by charge

    Number of suspects cleared for child abuse in Japan from 2013 to 2022, by charge

Organized crime

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  • Premium Statistic Number of crime syndicate members and associates Japan 1992-2022
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Organized crime

  • Premium Statistic Number of crime syndicate members and associates Japan 1992-2022

    Topic: Crime in Japan (32)

    Number of crime syndicate members and associates Japan 1992-2022

    Number of criminal organization (yakuza) members and associate members in Japan from 1992 to 2022 (in 1,000s)

  • Premium Statistic Number of crime syndicate members and associates Japan 2022, by group

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    Number of crime syndicate members and associates Japan 2022, by group

    Number of criminal organization (yakuza) members and associate members in Japan in 2022, by syndicate

  • Premium Statistic Number of arrested crime syndicate members and associates Japan 2013-2022

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    Number of arrested crime syndicate members and associates Japan 2013-2022

    Number of criminal organization (yakuza) members and associate members arrested for major offenses in Japan from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)

  • Premium Statistic Number of arrested crime syndicate members and associates Japan 2022, by crime

    Topic: Crime in Japan (35)

    Number of arrested crime syndicate members and associates Japan 2022, by crime

    Number of criminal organization (yakuza) members and associate members arrested for major offenses in Japan in 2022, by type of crime (in 1,000s)

Police

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  • Premium Statistic NPA annual budget Japan FY 2015-2022
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  • Premium Statistic Number of police stations Japan 2022, by prefecture
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Police

  • Premium Statistic NPA annual budget Japan FY 2015-2022

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    NPA annual budget Japan FY 2015-2022

    Annual budget of the National Police Agency (NPA) in Japan from fiscal year 2015 to 2022 (in billion Japanese yen)

  • Premium Statistic Prefectural police annual budget Japan FY 2015-2022

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    Prefectural police annual budget Japan FY 2015-2022

    Annual budget of prefectural police in Japan from fiscal year 2015 to 2022 (in trillion Japanese yen)

  • Premium Statistic Number of police stations Japan 2022, by prefecture

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    Number of police stations Japan 2022, by prefecture

    Number of police stations in Japan in 2022, by prefecture

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    Number of regional police officers Japan 2014-2023

    Number of regional police officers in Japan from 2014 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

Justice

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  • Premium Statistic Number of courts Japan 2022, by type
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Justice

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    Number of courts Japan 2022, by type

    Number of Courts of Justice in Japan in 2022, by type

  • Premium Statistic Number of defendants of criminal cases at courts Japan 2012-2021

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    Number of defendants of criminal cases at courts Japan 2012-2021

    Number of defendants accepted at courts for criminal trials in Japan from 2012 to 2021 (in 1,000s)

  • Premium Statistic Number of criminal cases terminated at courts Japan 2016-2021, by court type

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    Number of criminal cases terminated at courts Japan 2016-2021, by court type

    Number of criminal cases terminated at courts in Japan from 2016 to 2021, by court type

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    Number of Supreme Court criminal cases Japan 2016-2021, by status

    Number of criminal cases heard at the Supreme Court of Japan from 2016 to 2021, by status

Penal institution

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  • Premium Statistic Number of prison inmates Japan 2013-2022
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Penal institution

  • Premium Statistic Number of prison inmates Japan 2013-2022

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    Number of prison inmates Japan 2013-2022

    Number of inmate population of penal institutions in Japan from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)

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    Prison population rate Japan 2013-2022

    Number of inmate population of penal institutions per 100,000 population in Japan from 2013 to 2022

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    Number of sentenced male prison inmates Japan 2013-2022

    Number of sentenced male inmates of penal institutions in Japan from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)

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    Number of sentenced female prison inmates Japan 2013-2022

    Number of sentenced female inmates of penal institutions in Japan from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)

  • Premium Statistic Number of male prisoners with death penalty Japan 2013-2022

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    Number of male prisoners with death penalty Japan 2013-2022

    Number of male prison inmates with finalized sentence of death penalty in Japan from 2013 to 2022

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    Number of female prisoners with death penalty Japan 2013-2022

    Number of female prison inmates with finalized sentence of death penalty in Japan from 2013 to 2022

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FAQs

Topic: Crime in Japan? ›

The majority of crimes recorded in Japan are theft offenses. Among violent crimes, the most reported offenses are assaults and bodily injuries followed by rapes and homicides. Approximately 21.1 cases of assault and 0.7 cases of murder were recorded per 100,000 Japanese inhabitants in 2021.

Why is Japan's crime so low? ›

Perhaps the most important reason why Japan has such a low crime rate is Japanese culture and the Japanese “kokuminsei,” or national character. It is well known that the Japanese value social harmony, observe hierarchy, and prefer to avoid conflict.

How is crime punished in Japan? ›

Types of punishments for committing a crime in Japan

These punishments are petty fines, detention, fines, confinement, imprisonment, and the death penalty. In practice, detention is rarely actually given as a punishment.

What is Tokyo crime like? ›

Crime rates in Tokyo, Japan
Level of crime20.81
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion25.41
Problem people using or dealing drugs24.53
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft23.26
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery20.97
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Is the Yakuza still active? ›

Although yakuza membership has declined following an anti-gang law aimed specifically at yakuza and passed by the Japanese government in 1992, there are thought to be about 25,900 active yakuza members in Japan today. The Yamaguchi-gumi is the largest yakuza family, with about 8,200 members.

What is Japan's biggest crime? ›

The majority of crimes recorded in Japan are theft offenses. Among violent crimes, the most reported offenses are assaults and bodily injuries followed by rapes and homicides. Approximately 21.1 cases of assault and 0.7 cases of murder were recorded per 100,000 Japanese inhabitants in 2021.

Does Japan have a lot of violent crime? ›

Japan is known for its relatively low levels of violent crime, and it has a strong emphasis on safety and security.

Can you own a gun in Japan? ›

Who can own a gun in Japan? Japan's domestic law basically bans citizens from possessing, carrying, buying and selling firearms, as well as importing gun parts unless they have a gun license.

What drugs are illegal in Japan? ›

Heroin, cocaine, MDMA, opium, cannabis (marijuana), stimulant drugs including some prescription medications such as Adderall, and including some medications available over-the-counter in the U.S. are prohibited in Japan.

Do crimes expire in Japan? ›

The law concerning Japan's statute of limitations for serious capital crimes that occurred in 1995 and thereafter with a maximum penalty of death, such as murder and murder-robbery, was abolished in 2010, giving post-1994 murder cases an infinite investigation time.

Does Japan have a death penalty? ›

Capital punishment is a legal penalty in Japan. In practice, it is applied only for aggravated murder, but the current Penal Code and several laws list 14 capital crimes. Executions are carried out by long drop hanging, and take place at one of the seven execution chambers located in major cities across the country.

Is Tokyo safer than New York? ›

Tokyo is the fifth safest city in the world per the Safe City Index 2021. For comparison, New York City ranks twelfth, Washington DC fourteenth, and London fifteenth. But that doesn't mean you can throw caution to the wind. It's still a city and all cities have some level of crime.

Is Tokyo a clean city? ›

“Japanese people don't litter” has become one of the most famous misconceptions about Japan, along with “Japanese trains are always on time.” Tokyo is indeed cleaner than most big cities anywhere else in the world, and Japanese people tend to be extra careful about cleanliness.

Are yakuza still active in Japan? ›

Their influence and activities remain local. Contrarily, the yakuza are a confederation of criminal syndicates active throughout Japan. According to Japanese law, their status is not illegal: they have offices and a yakuza presence is still noticeable in many cities.

What is the yakuza 5 year rule? ›

The yakuza exclusion ordinances set by local governments and such have a “five-year antisocial force” rule, which restricts people who were gang members for five years after they quit. But even after five years pass, people often can't open bank accounts or buy cars.

Can females be yakuza? ›

These are signs of affiliation to the yakuza – Japan's notorious criminal syndicates. The yakuza is dominated by men and leaves only informal roles to women. Typically a woman involved with the yakuza might be an anesan, a boss' wife who takes care of young affiliates and mediates between them and her husband.

Why Japan is the most safest country? ›

Why Japan is Safe or is Seen as a Safe Country
  • Yakuza.
  • Cultural Difference.
  • Cultural Shame.
  • Strong force on Crime Prevention.
  • Existence of Koban.
  • Lenient Rules upon Zoning.
  • Limited Immigration Policy.
  • ATMs in Japan.

Is Japan the lowest crime rate? ›

Japan has one of the lowest homicide rates, recording 0.2 homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, compared to the United States which recorded 5.3. Robberies in Japan similarly have an incidence of 1.2 per 100,000 people, a tiny figure when compared to France (43.8), Germany (43.2) and the United States (81.4).

Does Japan have less crime than the US? ›

Japan generally has a lower crime rate compared to the USA and Canada.

Is Japan safer than the US? ›

OVERALL, THE JAPANESE CRIME RATE IS ONE-FOURTH THE RATE IN THE U.S.: THERE ARE 10 TIMES MORE MURDERS IN THE U.S. THAN IN JAPAN, 13 TIMES MORE RAPES PER CAPITA, AND 208 TIMES MORE ROBBERIES.

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