Highest Crime in North Macedonia

Top 70 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — North Macedonia

1 Šuto Orizare F6 1.5 per 1K

2 Strumica E7 1.5 per 1K

3 Kičevo 43 1.5 per 1K

4 Lipkovo 59 1.5 per 1K

5 Zelino C3 1.5 per 1K

6 Saraj F6 1.5 per 1K

7 Radovis 84 1.5 per 1K

8 Tearce A5 1.5 per 1K

9 Kriva Palanka 52 1.5 per 1K

10 Kochani 46 1.5 per 1K

11 Gevgelija 33 1.5 per 1K

12 Negotino 69 1.5 per 1K

13 Studeničani A2 1.5 per 1K

14 Vinica B4 1.5 per 1K

15 Debar D2 1.5 per 1K

16 Negotino B7 1.5 per 1K

17 Delcevo 22 1.5 per 1K

18 Resen 86 1.5 per 1K

19 Gostivar D4 1.5 per 1K

20 Skopje F6 1.5 per 1K

21 Kumanovo D7 1.5 per 1K

22 Prilep E3 1.5 per 1K

23 Bitola 06 1.5 per 1K

24 Čair F6 1.5 per 1K

25 Tetovo E8 1.5 per 1K

26 Kisela Voda F6 1.5 per 1K

27 Veles F1 1.5 per 1K

28 Ilinden 36 1.5 per 1K

29 Shtip 98 1.5 per 1K

30 Centar Župa 18 1.5 per 1K

31 Ohrid E2 1.5 per 1K

32 Gjorče Petro F6 1.5 per 1K

33 Kavadarci D6 1.5 per 1K

34 Struga E6 1.5 per 1K

35 Butel F6 1.5 per 1K

36 Delogožda E6 1.5 per 1K

37 Sopište 92 1.5 per 1K

38 Rostusa E4 1.5 per 1K

39 Radishani F6 1.5 per 1K

40 Labunista E6 1.5 per 1K

41 Vrapčište B7 1.5 per 1K

42 Chucher-Sandevo 20 1.5 per 1K

43 Velesta E6 1.5 per 1K

44 Bogdanci 08 1.5 per 1K

45 Dolna Banjica D4 1.5 per 1K

46 Петровец 79 1.5 per 1K

47 Šipkovica E8 1.5 per 1K

48 Džepčište E8 1.5 per 1K

49 Makedonska Kamenica 62 1.5 per 1K

50 Jegunovce D5 1.5 per 1K

51 Vrutok D4 1.5 per 1K

52 Krivogashtani 53 1.5 per 1K

53 Makedonski Brod D8 1.5 per 1K

54 Bosilovo 11 1.5 per 1K

55 Brvenica 12 1.5 per 1K

56 Kamenjane C7 1.5 per 1K

57 Bogovinje C7 1.5 per 1K

58 Berovo 04 1.5 per 1K

59 Sveti Nikole A4 1.5 per 1K

60 Арачиново 01 1.5 per 1K

61 Probishtip 83 1.5 per 1K

62 Cegrane D4 1.5 per 1K

63 Krusevo 54 1.5 per 1K

64 Vasilevo A9 1.5 per 1K

65 Zajas 43 1.5 per 1K

66 Novo Selo 72 1.5 per 1K

67 Kondovo F6 1.5 per 1K

68 Dolneni 28 1.5 per 1K

69 Dračevo F6 1.5 per 1K

70 Kratovo 51 1.5 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in North Macedonia face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Šuto Orizare has 1.5 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 Šuto Orizare is 0.4x 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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