Highest Crime in Cambodia

Top 100 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — Cambodia

1 Roka Kandal 09 1.8 per 1K

2 Phumĭ Ândong Poŭthĭ 18 1.8 per 1K

3 Angkor Angk 14 1.8 per 1K

4 Anlong Reab 12 1.8 per 1K

5 Sdach Kong Khang Cheung 21 1.8 per 1K

6 Voat Angk Khang Cheung 21 1.8 per 1K

7 Kantueu Pir 29 1.8 per 1K

8 Haong Samnam 04 1.8 per 1K

9 Anhchanh Rung 03 1.8 per 1K

10 Kanhchor 09 1.8 per 1K

11 Khpob Ateav 07 1.8 per 1K

12 Voat Angk Khang Tboung 21 1.8 per 1K

13 Chŏng Kal 27 1.8 per 1K

14 Kouk Trab 07 1.8 per 1K

15 Siem Reab 24 1.8 per 1K

16 Kdol 03 1.8 per 1K

17 Kampong Thkov 24 1.8 per 1K

18 Doun Yay 21 1.8 per 1K

19 Aachar Leak 05 1.8 per 1K

20 Chhnok Tru 03 1.8 per 1K

21 Andoung Trabaek 18 1.8 per 1K

22 Trapeang Chan 03 1.8 per 1K

23 Han Chey 09 1.8 per 1K

24 Damnak Khchas 24 1.8 per 1K

25 Phumĭ Ândong Snay 03 1.8 per 1K

26 Chhloung 09 1.8 per 1K

27 Phumĭ Koŭk Kóng 14 1.8 per 1K

28 Lvea Leu 02 1.8 per 1K

29 Kak 04 1.8 per 1K

30 Kampong Damrei 09 1.8 per 1K

31 Kuttasat 25 1.8 per 1K

32 L’ang 21 1.8 per 1K

33 Banteay Meas Khang Kaeut 21 1.8 per 1K

34 Andoung Thma 28 1.8 per 1K

35 Ph’av 02 1.8 per 1K

36 Damrei Choan Khla 05 1.8 per 1K

37 Chealea 02 1.8 per 1K

38 Angkor Meas 21 1.8 per 1K

39 Areaks Tnaot 02 1.8 per 1K

40 Ou Krasar 26 1.8 per 1K

41 Ampov Prey 07 1.8 per 1K

42 Tuŏl Tumpung 22 1.8 per 1K

43 Khŭm Ânsaông 14 1.8 per 1K

44 Khŭm Ângkôr Ban 02 1.8 per 1K

45 Phumĭ Tnaôt Chŭm 05 1.8 per 1K

46 Pongro 09 1.8 per 1K

47 Tuek Kraham 13 1.8 per 1K

48 Yeang Dangkum 25 1.8 per 1K

49 Sen Monorom 10 1.8 per 1K

50 Ŏdŏngk 05 1.8 per 1K

51 Kampong Trabaek 14 1.8 per 1K

52 Angkoul 26 1.8 per 1K

53 Phumĭ Khchau 02 1.8 per 1K

54 Roka Khnaor 31 1.8 per 1K

55 Ou Svay 27 1.8 per 1K

56 Preaek Saman 09 1.8 per 1K

57 Damrei Phong 09 1.8 per 1K

58 Koun Sat 21 1.8 per 1K

59 Tœ̆k L’ák 22 1.8 per 1K

60 Anlong Thnaot 12 1.8 per 1K

61 Svay Rumpea 04 1.8 per 1K

62 Preaek Khsay Kha 14 1.8 per 1K

63 Angkor Sar 14 1.8 per 1K

64 Ou Smach 27 1.8 per 1K

65 Rung 31 1.8 per 1K

66 Khnach Romeas 29 1.8 per 1K

67 Andoung Khmaer 21 1.8 per 1K

68 Phumĭ Ângkôr Borei 19 1.8 per 1K

69 Otdam Souriya 19 1.8 per 1K

70 Krong Kep 26 1.8 per 1K

71 Ou Ruessei 09 1.8 per 1K

72 Ampil Pram Daeum 29 1.8 per 1K

73 Tăng Krâsăng 05 1.8 per 1K

74 Phumĭ Ânhchaeum 31 1.8 per 1K

75 Boeng Kak Muoy 22 1.8 per 1K

76 Ou Char 29 1.8 per 1K

77 Veal Sbov 22 1.8 per 1K

78 Ou Bei Choan 25 1.8 per 1K

79 Ângk Tasaôm 19 1.8 per 1K

80 Phumĭ Âmpĭl Leu 02 1.8 per 1K

81 Yeang 24 1.8 per 1K

82 Snuol 09 1.8 per 1K

83 Phum Ânlŭng Vĭl 29 1.8 per 1K

84 Banlung 23 1.8 per 1K

85 Mémót 31 1.8 per 1K

86 Pailin 30 1.8 per 1K

87 Samraong 27 1.8 per 1K

88 Lumphat 23 1.8 per 1K

89 Kampong Thom 05 1.8 per 1K

90 Kratié 09 1.8 per 1K

91 Phumĭ Tnaôt 05 1.8 per 1K

92 Kampot 21 1.8 per 1K

93 Dar 31 1.8 per 1K

94 Chrang Chamreh Muoy 22 1.8 per 1K

95 Sisophon 25 1.8 per 1K

96 Svay Rieng 18 1.8 per 1K

97 Tbeng Meanchey 13 1.8 per 1K

98 Boeng Kak Pir 22 1.8 per 1K

99 Stung Treng 17 1.8 per 1K

100 Phumĭ Véal Tônsay 04 1.8 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Cambodia face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Roka Kandal has 1.8 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 Roka Kandal is 0.5x 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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