Crime Comparison Between South Korea and Japan Reverse

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City in South Korea:
City in Japan:
Index   InfoSouth KoreaJapan
Crime Index:    25.88    22.80
Safety Scale:    74.12    77.20

Crime rate comparison South Korea vs Japan

South KoreaJapan
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Level of crime
Low 24.71
Very Low 19.16
Crime increasing in the past 3 years
Moderate 49.26
Moderate 44.98
Worries home broken and things stolen
Low 22.22
Low 20.19
Worries being mugged or robbed
Low 21.55
Very Low 19.13
Worries car stolen
Very Low 18.12
Very Low 16.98
Worries things from car stolen
Low 21.10
Very Low 19.30
Worries attacked
Low 27.08
Low 21.29
Worries being insulted
Low 30.35
Low 25.21
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion
Low 24.67
Low 24.21
Problem people using or dealing drugs
Low 20.96
Low 22.25
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft
Low 25.65
Low 22.37
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery
Low 23.74
Very Low 19.63
Problem corruption and bribery
Low 36.58
Low 28.57
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Last Update:April 2025March 2025

Safety comparisons South Korea vs Japan

South KoreaJapan
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Safety walking alone during daylight
Very High 82.20
Very High 80.08
Safety walking alone during night
High 73.29
High 73.84
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