Highest Crime in Rwanda

Top 49 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — Rwanda

1 Nyabitekeli 14 3.6 per 1K

2 Kirimbi 14 3.6 per 1K

3 Kora 14 3.6 per 1K

4 Mabanza 14 3.6 per 1K

5 Macuba 14 3.6 per 1K

6 Mahembe 14 3.6 per 1K

7 Mugina 15 3.6 per 1K

8 Muhanga 15 3.6 per 1K

9 Mukamira 14 3.6 per 1K

10 Mukingo 13 3.6 per 1K

11 Musanze 13 3.6 per 1K

12 Ndera 12 3.6 per 1K

13 Ngororero 14 3.6 per 1K

14 Kirambo 14 3.6 per 1K

15 Nyagatare 11 3.6 per 1K

16 Nyamata 11 3.6 per 1K

17 Nyanza 15 3.6 per 1K

18 Nzega 15 3.6 per 1K

19 Rangiro 14 3.6 per 1K

20 Ruhango 15 3.6 per 1K

21 Ruhuha 11 3.6 per 1K

22 Rwamagana 11 3.6 per 1K

23 Shangi 14 3.6 per 1K

24 Shyorongi 13 3.6 per 1K

25 Umutara 11 3.6 per 1K

26 Gisenyi 14 3.6 per 1K

27 Bugarama 14 3.6 per 1K

28 Bushekeri 14 3.6 per 1K

29 Bushenge 14 3.6 per 1K

30 Busogo 13 3.6 per 1K

31 Butare 15 3.6 per 1K

32 Byumba 13 3.6 per 1K

33 Cyangugu 14 3.6 per 1K

34 Cyato 14 3.6 per 1K

35 Gahini 11 3.6 per 1K

36 Gihombo 14 3.6 per 1K

37 Gikongoro 15 3.6 per 1K

38 Bugaragara 11 3.6 per 1K

39 Gitarama 15 3.6 per 1K

40 Gitesi 14 3.6 per 1K

41 Kagano 14 3.6 per 1K

42 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 15 3.6 per 1K

43 Karambi 14 3.6 per 1K

44 Karengera 14 3.6 per 1K

45 Kayonza 11 3.6 per 1K

46 Kibungo 11 3.6 per 1K

47 Kibuye 14 3.6 per 1K

48 Kigali 12 3.6 per 1K

49 Kinigi 13 3.6 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Rwanda face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Nyabitekeli has 3.6 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 Nyabitekeli is 0.9x 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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