Northern Territory is the top region by homicide rate in Australia. As of 2022, homicide rate in Northern Territory was 8.9 per 100,000 population. The top 5 regions also includes Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia, and New South Wales.
According to recent statistics, the state in Australia with the highest number of murders is New South Wales.
(The Center Square) – Chicago recorded 697 total homicides in 2022, far more than any other city in the United States, but New Orleans had the highest murder rate per capita, according to a new report from a nonprofit research group.
In 2020, the states with the highest murder rates stayed roughly the same after making this change: Mississippi in first, then Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina, Missouri, Illinois, Maryland, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Georgia.
States with the Lowest Murder Rates. New Hampshire and Vermont both had murder rates below 1 per 100,000 in 2020. In each state, there were a very small number (14) of murders. This was a large decrease for New Hampshire, which saw a murder rate of 2.8 murders per 100,000 in 2019.
Which country in the world shares its border with the most countries? Technically, we have a tie because both China and Russia have the most neighboring countries with 14 neighbors each. This should not be surprising as Russia and China are the largest political nations in the world.
El Salvador has the unfortunate title of being the country with the highest murder rate in the world, with a rate of 61.7 murders per 100,000 people. Factors contributing to this high rate include gang violence, drug trafficking, political instability, and a lack of effective law enforcement.
1. Canberra – Australia's Capital City. Nestled between Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra is not only the capital but also Australia's safest city. With a low crime rate and a small-town vibe, Canberra offers an attractive blend of city living and peaceful suburban life.
Tasmania. Tasmania was named the 'bogan capital of Australia' with Taswegians earning four spots in the final. On the island of Tasmania, half the population has literacy and/or numeracy difficulties, and the unemployment rate is higher than it is in mainland Australia.
New South Wales is the most populous state of Australia, while Tasmania is the least populous state.
Queensland has the best-performing economy in Australia, according to CommSec's latest State of the States report. The Sunshine State has been named the top-performing state economy, thanks to strong population growth, a solid job market and overseas demand for energy resources, such as coal and natural gas.
The safest place in the world is Iceland, which ranks number one on the 2022 Global Peace Index. Iceland, with a score of 1.107, has held this position on the GPI for over a decade.
The most unsafe countries in the world
The most dangerous country in the world is currently Afghanistan, followed by Yemen and Syria. This was determined by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) at the University of Sydney for the year 2022.
The most prolific modern serial killer is arguably doctor Harold Shipman, with 218 probable murders and possibly as many as 250 (see "Medical professionals", below). However, he was actually convicted of a sample of 15 murders.
The World Population Review's latest report has placed Venezuela in the first place with the highest crime rates recorded in 2023, followed by Papa New Guinea, South Africa, Afghanistan and Honduras.
In 2021, number of homicides for Australia was 193. Though Australia number of homicides fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2002 - 2021 period ending at 193 in 2021.