Highest Crime in Zimbabwe

Top 45 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — Zimbabwe

1 Masvingo 08 6.8 per 1K

2 Karoi 05 6.8 per 1K

3 Rusape 01 6.8 per 1K

4 Hwange 06 6.8 per 1K

5 Chiredzi 08 6.8 per 1K

6 Redcliff 02 6.8 per 1K

7 Bindura 03 6.8 per 1K

8 Beitbridge 07 6.8 per 1K

9 Zvishavane 08 6.8 per 1K

10 Chegutu 05 6.8 per 1K

11 Marondera 04 6.8 per 1K

12 Norton 05 6.8 per 1K

13 Victoria Falls 06 6.8 per 1K

14 Chinhoyi 05 6.8 per 1K

15 Ruwa 04 6.8 per 1K

16 Kadoma 05 6.8 per 1K

17 Kwekwe 02 6.8 per 1K

18 Gweru 02 6.8 per 1K

19 Epworth 10 6.8 per 1K

20 Mutare 01 6.8 per 1K

21 Chitungwiza 10 6.8 per 1K

22 Bulawayo 09 6.8 per 1K

23 Harare 10 6.8 per 1K

24 Mutoko 04 6.8 per 1K

25 Chakari 05 6.8 per 1K

26 Mhangura 05 6.8 per 1K

27 Penhalonga 01 6.8 per 1K

28 Inyati 06 6.8 per 1K

29 Mount Hampden 04 6.8 per 1K

30 Glendale 03 6.8 per 1K

31 Banket 05 6.8 per 1K

32 Mazowe 03 6.8 per 1K

33 Shamva 03 6.8 per 1K

34 Murewa 04 6.8 per 1K

35 Mount Darwin 03 6.8 per 1K

36 Chivhu 04 6.8 per 1K

37 Mashava 08 6.8 per 1K

38 Plumtree 07 6.8 per 1K

39 Harare Western Suburbs 05 6.8 per 1K

40 Mvurwi 03 6.8 per 1K

41 Shurugwi 02 6.8 per 1K

42 Gwanda 07 6.8 per 1K

43 Kariba 05 6.8 per 1K

44 Gokwe 02 6.8 per 1K

45 Chipinge 01 6.8 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in Zimbabwe face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Masvingo has 6.8 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 Masvingo is 1.7x 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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