Highest Crime in Western Region

Top 63 cities ranked by highest crime

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All Countries · Uganda · Western Region

Highest Crime — Western Region

1 Buhimba 9.0 per 1K

2 Kasozi 9.0 per 1K

3 Kasese 9.0 per 1K

4 Kanungu 9.0 per 1K

5 Kamwenge 9.0 per 1K

6 Kakumiro 9.0 per 1K

7 Kagadi 9.0 per 1K

8 Kabale 9.0 per 1K

9 Iryango 9.0 per 1K

10 Ibanda 9.0 per 1K

11 Hoima 9.0 per 1K

12 Hima 9.0 per 1K

13 Fort Portal 9.0 per 1K

14 Bwizibwera 9.0 per 1K

15 Bundibugyo 9.0 per 1K

16 Buliisa 9.0 per 1K

17 Katoke 9.0 per 1K

18 Buhesi 9.0 per 1K

19 Ishaka 9.0 per 1K

20 Isingiro 9.0 per 1K

21 Buyale 9.0 per 1K

22 Nakivale Refugee Camp 9.0 per 1K

23 Kisinga 9.0 per 1K

24 Rwiimi 9.0 per 1K

25 Muhorro 9.0 per 1K

26 Butunduzi 9.0 per 1K

27 Kiryandongo Refugee Camp 9.0 per 1K

28 Kyaka II Refugee Camp 9.0 per 1K

29 Kyangwali Refugee Camp 9.0 per 1K

30 Nyamunuka 9.0 per 1K

31 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp 9.0 per 1K

32 Kazo 9.0 per 1K

33 Kyenjojo 9.0 per 1K

34 Rutoma 9.0 per 1K

35 Rukungiri 9.0 per 1K

36 Rubirizi 9.0 per 1K

37 Rubanda 9.0 per 1K

38 Rubaare 9.0 per 1K

39 Nyahuka 9.0 per 1K

40 Nyachera 9.0 per 1K

41 Ntungamo 9.0 per 1K

42 Nkoma 9.0 per 1K

43 Mpondwe 9.0 per 1K

44 Mbarara 9.0 per 1K

45 Masindi Port 9.0 per 1K

46 Masindi 9.0 per 1K

47 Mabare 9.0 per 1K

48 Lwakyomba 9.0 per 1K

49 Wanseko 9.0 per 1K

50 Kyegegwa 9.0 per 1K

51 Kyarusozi 9.0 per 1K

52 Kyamahungu 9.0 per 1K

53 Kisoro 9.0 per 1K

54 Kiruhura 9.0 per 1K

55 Kinoni 9.0 per 1K

56 Kilembe 9.0 per 1K

57 Kikube 9.0 per 1K

58 Kihihi 9.0 per 1K

59 Kigumba 9.0 per 1K

60 Kigorobya 9.0 per 1K

61 Kibiito 9.0 per 1K

62 Kibale 9.0 per 1K

63 Kebisoni 9.0 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Western Region face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Buhimba 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 Buhimba 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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