The crime rate in a region is a measurement of the number of crimes committed to said region or population over a specific time period, generally per capita per year. It is often represented in criminal incidents or infractions per 100,000 people.
One of the most significant indicators used to assess the extent of crime in a given location is the crime rate. It is used to guide public policy and evaluate the efficacy of law enforcement initiatives. Researchers also use it to compare crime rates across various locations and to investigate crime trends over time.
According to Numbeo, Crime Index is an estimation of the overall level of crime in a given city or country, and the data platform has its own index.
