Highest Crime in Central Region

Top 45 cities ranked by highest crime

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All Countries · Uganda · Central Region

Highest Crime — Central Region

1 Byakabanda 9.0 per 1K

2 Katabi 9.0 per 1K

3 Kasanje 9.0 per 1K

4 Kasangati 9.0 per 1K

5 Kasanda 9.0 per 1K

6 Kasambya 9.0 per 1K

7 Kasaali 9.0 per 1K

8 Kampala 9.0 per 1K

9 Kalisizo 9.0 per 1K

10 Kakiri 9.0 per 1K

11 Kajansi 9.0 per 1K

12 Entebbe 9.0 per 1K

13 Kayunga 9.0 per 1K

14 Bweyogerere 9.0 per 1K

15 Butemba 9.0 per 1K

16 Bunamwaya 9.0 per 1K

17 Bukuya 9.0 per 1K

18 Bukomero 9.0 per 1K

19 Buikwe 9.0 per 1K

20 Bombo 9.0 per 1K

21 Kyengera 9.0 per 1K

22 Nansana 9.0 per 1K

23 Gombe 9.0 per 1K

24 Lyantonde 9.0 per 1K

25 Wakiso 9.0 per 1K

26 Njeru 9.0 per 1K

27 Namayumba 9.0 per 1K

28 Namasuba 9.0 per 1K

29 Nakasongola 9.0 per 1K

30 Mukono 9.0 per 1K

31 Mubende 9.0 per 1K

32 Mpigi 9.0 per 1K

33 Mityana 9.0 per 1K

34 Masaka 9.0 per 1K

35 Wobulenzi 9.0 per 1K

36 Lwengo 9.0 per 1K

37 Luwero 9.0 per 1K

38 Lukaya 9.0 per 1K

39 Lugazi 9.0 per 1K

40 Kyotera 9.0 per 1K

41 Kyazanga 9.0 per 1K

42 Kiziba 9.0 per 1K

43 Kireka 9.0 per 1K

44 Kira 9.0 per 1K

45 Kiboga 9.0 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Central Region face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Byakabanda has 9.0 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 Byakabanda is 2.2x 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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