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  • Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years: Crime increasing in the past 3 years. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "In the past three years would you say the level of crime in your community has increased, stayed about the same, or decreased?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Crime levels: Level of crime. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How serious you feel the level of crime is?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Drugs > Annual cannabis use: Estimate of percentage of 15-64 year old population who use Cannabis.
  • Drugs > Opiates use: Annual prevalence.
  • Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year): Year of last use.
  • Rape rate: Number of rape incidents per 100,000 citizens in different countries. Figures do not take into account rape incidents that go unreported to the police.
  • Suicide rates > Suicide rate (both sexes): Suicides per 100’000 residents per year.
  • Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents: Number of privately owned small firearms per 100 residents.
  • Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate: Homicides per 100’000 residents. Homicide is the death of a person purposefully inflicted by another person (it excludes suicides) outside of a state of war. Homicide is a broader category than murder, as it also includes manslaughter. The exact legal definition varies across countries, some of which include infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia and deaths caused by dangerous driving.
  • Violent crime > Murder rate: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
  • Violent crime > Murder rate per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
  • Violent crime > Murders: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
  • Violent crime > Murders per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
  • Violent crime > Rapes: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year.
  • Violent crime > Rapes per million people: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
  • Fear of crime > Violent hate crime: Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night: Safety walking alone during night. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the night?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Murders > Per 100,000 people: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
  • Prisoners: Total persons incarcerated
  • Auto theft: Number of motor vehicle thefts (car thefts) recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
  • Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery: Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Murders > WHO: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
  • Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day: Safety walking alone during daylight. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the daylight?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Prisoners > Per capita: Data for 2003. Number of prisoners held per 100,000 population.
  • Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked: Worries attacked. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being physically attacked by strangers?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Suicide rates > Suicide rate (males): Male.
  • Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft: Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) property crimes such as vandalism and theft?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Perceived problems > Illegal drugs: Problem people using or dealing drugs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) people using or dealing drugs?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Suicide rates > Suicide rate (females: Female.
  • Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery: Problem corruption and bribery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) corruption and bribery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Fear of crime > Worries about being insulted: Worries being insulted. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being insulted or pestered by anybody, while in the street or any other public place?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Fear of crime > Worries about being mugged or robbed: Worries being mugged or robbed. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being mugged and robbed?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Illicit drugs: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
  • Prisoners per 1000: Total persons incarcerated. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Fear of crime > Worries about home break and enter: Worries home broken and things stolen. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How worried are you about....having your home broken into and something stolen?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Prisoners > Female: Female prisoners, expressed as a percentage share of the total prison population. Data for 2003.
  • Fear of crime > Worries about things from car being stolen: Worries things from car stolen. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......having things stolen from your car?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Fear of crime > Worries about car being stolen: Worries car stolen. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......having your car stolen?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Prisoners > Share of prison capacity filled: The percentage of the offical prison capacity filled. This is obtained by comparing the number of prisoners in a nation to the offical capacity of the nation's prison system. Data for 2003.
  • Prisoners > Pre-trial detainees: The percentage of the prison population that is being held pre-trial / on remand. Data for 2003.
STAT Netherlands The Bahamas HISTORY
Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years 61.76
Ranked 54th.
78.57
Ranked 13th. 27% more than Netherlands
Crime levels 36.59
Ranked 58th.
80
Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Netherlands
Drugs > Annual cannabis use 5.4%
Ranked 6th.
5.5%
Ranked 9th. 2% more than Netherlands
Drugs > Opiates use 0.3%
Ranked 13th. 50% more than The Bahamas
0.2%
Ranked 10th.
Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year) 1,952
Ranked 20th.
2,000
Ranked 4th. 2% more than Netherlands
Rape rate 9.2
Ranked 25th.
22.7
Ranked 14th. 2 times more than Netherlands

Suicide rates > Suicide rate (both sexes) 8.8
Ranked 8th. 7 times more than The Bahamas
1.2
Ranked 7th.
Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents 3.9
Ranked 107th.
5.3
Ranked 93th. 36% more than Netherlands
Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate 0.87
Ranked 14th.
37
Ranked 8th. 43 times more than Netherlands

Violent crime > Murder rate 179
Ranked 63th. 90% more than The Bahamas
94
Ranked 60th.

Violent crime > Murder rate per million people 10.83
Ranked 97th.
260.75
Ranked 13th. 24 times more than Netherlands

Violent crime > Murders 179
Ranked 63th. 90% more than The Bahamas
94
Ranked 60th.

Violent crime > Murders per million people 10.83
Ranked 97th.
260.75
Ranked 13th. 24 times more than Netherlands

Violent crime > Rapes 1,530
Ranked 17th. 20 times more than The Bahamas
78
Ranked 43th.

Violent crime > Rapes per million people 92.08
Ranked 25th.
216.37
Ranked 14th. 2 times more than Netherlands

Fear of crime > Violent hate crime 28.57
Ranked 45th.
67.86
Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Netherlands
Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night 61.9
Ranked 30th. 7 times more than The Bahamas
8.33
Ranked 90th.
Murders > Per 100,000 people 1.4
Ranked 111th.
22.5
Ranked 17th. 16 times more than Netherlands
Prisoners 16,930 prisoners
Ranked 55th. 13 times more than The Bahamas
1,280 prisoners
Ranked 125th.
Auto theft 138.3
Ranked 21st.
334
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Netherlands
Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery 31.33
Ranked 60th.
85.71
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Netherlands
Murders > WHO 1.2
Ranked 153th.
13.8
Ranked 46th. 12 times more than Netherlands
Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day 82.06
Ranked 39th. 2 times more than The Bahamas
39.29
Ranked 89th.

United States extradition treaties > Entered into force September 15, 1983 September 22, 1994
Prisoners > Per capita 112 per 100,000 people
Ranked 76th.
410 per 100,000 people
Ranked 9th. 4 times more than Netherlands
Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked 35.06
Ranked 59th.
83.33
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Netherlands
Suicide rates > Suicide rate (males) 12
Ranked 6th. 6 times more than The Bahamas
1.9
Ranked 7th.
Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft 46.13
Ranked 61st.
82.14
Ranked 6th. 78% more than Netherlands
Perceived problems > Illegal drugs 45.54
Ranked 48th.
67.86
Ranked 13th. 49% more than Netherlands
Suicide rates > Suicide rate (females 5
Ranked 3rd. 8 times more than The Bahamas
0.6
Ranked 6th.
Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery 24.01
Ranked 87th.
78.57
Ranked 32nd. 3 times more than Netherlands
Fear of crime > Worries about being insulted 39.33
Ranked 45th.
67.86
Ranked 5th. 73% more than Netherlands
Fear of crime > Worries about being mugged or robbed 33.54
Ranked 66th.
75
Ranked 11th. 2 times more than Netherlands
Illicit drugs major European producer of synthetic drugs, including ecstasy, and cannabis cultivator; important gateway for cocaine, heroin, and hashish entering Europe; major source of US-bound ecstasy; large financial sector vulnerable to money laundering; significant consumer of ecstasy transshipment point for cocaine and marijuana bound for US and Europe; offshore financial center
Prisoners per 1000 1.05 prisoners
Ranked 88th.
4.14 prisoners
Ranked 8th. 4 times more than Netherlands
Background According to 2002 figures, over 25% of Dutch citizens have been <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_tot_cri_vic-crime-total-victims">victims of crime</a>, making it the 4th country, behind Australia, New Zealand and UK, in the crime victims table. However, this reflects a willingness to report crime rather than a greater risk, as the <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_per_of_saf_wal_in_dar-crime-perception-safety-walking-dark">perception of safety</a> in The Netherlands is 4th highest in the world, at 81%. <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/country/bf-bahamas-the/cri-crime"></a>As a small country, it comes as a no surprise that the <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_pri-crime-prisoners">total prisoner population</a>&nbsp;of the Bahamas is just 1,280, one of the lowest number. However, with a <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_pri_per_cap-crime-prisoners-per-capita">prisoner per capita</a>&nbsp;rate of 410 per 100,000 population, the Bahamas ranks 9th in the world and has already 130% of its <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_pri_sha_of_pri_cap_fil-prisoners-share-prison-capacity-filled">prison capacity filled</a>. Perhaps what is most surprising is that the former British colony still has the death penalty, with 2 <a href="http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_exe-crime-executions">executions</a>&nbsp;recorded in 2007.
Fear of crime > Worries about home break and enter 40.77
Ranked 56th.
75
Ranked 6th. 84% more than Netherlands
Prisoners > Female 6.8%
Ranked 18th. 4 times more than The Bahamas
1.8%
Ranked 117th.
Fear of crime > Worries about things from car being stolen 42.99
Ranked 68th.
95.83
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Netherlands
Fear of crime > Worries about car being stolen 25
Ranked 75th.
89.29
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Netherlands
Prisoners > Share of prison capacity filled 95%
Ranked 98th.
129.2%
Ranked 51st. 36% more than Netherlands
Prisoners > Pre-trial detainees 31.3%
Ranked 70th. 38% more than The Bahamas
22.7%
Ranked 94th.
United States extradition treaties > Date signed June 24, 1980 March 9, 1990

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