Highest Crime in Sarawak

Top 51 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — Sarawak

1 Song 0.7 per 1K

2 Maradong 0.7 per 1K

3 Selangau 0.7 per 1K

4 Daro 0.7 per 1K

5 Saratok 0.7 per 1K

6 Pakan 0.7 per 1K

7 Julau 0.7 per 1K

8 Engkilili 0.7 per 1K

9 Pusa 0.7 per 1K

10 Matu 0.7 per 1K

11 Sebuyau 0.7 per 1K

12 Kota Samarahan 0.7 per 1K

13 Spaoh 0.7 per 1K

14 Dalat 0.7 per 1K

15 Pantu 0.7 per 1K

16 Lubok Antu 0.7 per 1K

17 Balingian 0.7 per 1K

18 Binatang 0.7 per 1K

19 Debak 0.7 per 1K

20 Sematan 0.7 per 1K

21 Nanga Medamit 0.7 per 1K

22 Sundar 0.7 per 1K

23 Roban 0.7 per 1K

24 Oya 0.7 per 1K

25 Long Lama 0.7 per 1K

26 Maludam 0.7 per 1K

27 Mukah 0.7 per 1K

28 Miri 0.7 per 1K

29 Sibu 0.7 per 1K

30 Bintulu 0.7 per 1K

31 Marudi 0.7 per 1K

32 Serian 0.7 per 1K

33 Bau 0.7 per 1K

34 Niah 0.7 per 1K

35 Sri Aman 0.7 per 1K

36 Sarikei 0.7 per 1K

37 Limbang 0.7 per 1K

38 Betong 0.7 per 1K

39 Sibu Jaya 0.7 per 1K

40 Kuching 0.7 per 1K

41 Kapit 0.7 per 1K

42 Tatau 0.7 per 1K

43 Sebauh 0.7 per 1K

44 Beluru 0.7 per 1K

45 Siburan 0.7 per 1K

46 Lundu 0.7 per 1K

47 Lawas 0.7 per 1K

48 Tebedu 0.7 per 1K

49 Kanowit 0.7 per 1K

50 Simunjan 0.7 per 1K

51 Belaga 0.7 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Sarawak face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Song has 0.7 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 Song is 0.2x 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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