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Highest Crime in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — Burkina Faso

1 Bama 01 1.3 per 1K
2 Gaoua 13 1.3 per 1K
3 Garango 04 1.3 per 1K
4 Gourcy 10 1.3 per 1K
5 Yako 10 1.3 per 1K
6 Zorgo 11 1.3 per 1K
7 Réo 06 1.3 per 1K
8 Orodara 09 1.3 per 1K
9 Ziniaré 11 1.3 per 1K
10 Niangoloko 02 1.3 per 1K
11 Nouna 01 1.3 per 1K
12 Aribinda 12 1.3 per 1K
13 Bittou 04 1.3 per 1K
14 Kombissiri 07 1.3 per 1K
15 Manga 07 1.3 per 1K
16 Pô 07 1.3 per 1K
17 Bourzanga 05 1.3 per 1K
18 Barogo 11 1.3 per 1K
19 Gao 06 1.3 per 1K
20 Tougan 01 1.3 per 1K
21 Sapouy 06 1.3 per 1K
22 Nioko I 03 1.3 per 1K
23 Ouagadougou 03 1.3 per 1K
24 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 1.3 per 1K
25 Koudougou 06 1.3 per 1K
26 Saaba 03 1.3 per 1K
27 Ouahigouya 10 1.3 per 1K
28 Kaya 05 1.3 per 1K
29 Banfora 02 1.3 per 1K
30 Pouytenga 04 1.3 per 1K
31 Houndé 09 1.3 per 1K
32 Fada N'gourma 08 1.3 per 1K
33 Yalgo 05 1.3 per 1K
34 Dédougou 01 1.3 per 1K
35 Tenkodogo 04 1.3 per 1K
36 Djibo 12 1.3 per 1K
37 Kongoussi 05 1.3 per 1K
38 Léo 06 1.3 per 1K
39 Koupéla 04 1.3 per 1K
40 Titao 10 1.3 per 1K
41 Saonré 03 1.3 per 1K
42 Dori 12 1.3 per 1K
43 Sabou 06 1.3 per 1K
44 Kindi 06 1.3 per 1K
45 Namponkoré 08 1.3 per 1K
46 Tô 06 1.3 per 1K
47 Toma 01 1.3 per 1K
48 Diapaga 08 1.3 per 1K
49 Karankasso 09 1.3 per 1K
50 Gomboussougou 07 1.3 per 1K
51 Gayéri 08 1.3 per 1K
52 Pa 01 1.3 per 1K
53 Mani 08 1.3 per 1K
54 Tita 06 1.3 per 1K
55 Kompienga 08 1.3 per 1K
56 Pama 08 1.3 per 1K
57 Ouargaye 04 1.3 per 1K
58 Sebba 12 1.3 per 1K
59 Nanoro 06 1.3 per 1K
60 Gorom-Gorom 12 1.3 per 1K
61 Mangodara 02 1.3 per 1K
62 Pitmoaga 06 1.3 per 1K
63 Sindou 02 1.3 per 1K
64 Zabré 04 1.3 per 1K
65 Kokologo 06 1.3 per 1K
66 Dano 13 1.3 per 1K
67 Mogtédo 11 1.3 per 1K
68 Diébougou 13 1.3 per 1K
69 Boussé 11 1.3 per 1K
70 Solenzo 01 1.3 per 1K
71 Boulsa 05 1.3 per 1K
72 Pissila 05 1.3 per 1K
73 Béguédo 04 1.3 per 1K
74 Goulouré 06 1.3 per 1K
75 Bogandé 08 1.3 per 1K
76 Fara Department 01 1.3 per 1K
77 Boromo 01 1.3 per 1K
78 Cinkansé 04 1.3 per 1K
79 Zinguédéssé 03 1.3 per 1K
80 Korsimoro 05 1.3 per 1K
81 Batié 13 1.3 per 1K
82 Kouka 05 1.3 per 1K
83 Natiaboani 08 1.3 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Burkina Faso face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Bama has 1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

High crime rates are often linked to economic factors including poverty, unemployment, income inequality, and limited access to education and social services. Addressing crime effectively requires tackling these underlying root causes alongside traditional law enforcement approaches.

Many cities on this list are actively implementing comprehensive safety strategies including community policing, violence intervention programs, youth mentorship, and economic development initiatives aimed at reducing the conditions that contribute to criminal activity.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The violent crime rate in Bama is 0.3x the national average.
  • 2. Crime rates have been declining nationally for decades — even cities on this list have generally seen improvements over time.
  • 3. Violent crime is heavily concentrated in specific neighborhoods — most areas within these cities are considerably safer than the citywide statistics suggest.

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