Jamaica ranked country with the 10th highest crime rate according to world stats.

 According to the World Population Review (WPR) website, Jamaica is now ranked tenth (10th) on the global list of countries with the highest crime rate. The WPR 2023 data, Jamaica has a crime index of 67.42 crimes. The figure is calculated by dividing the total number of reported crimes of any kind (stabbings, shootings, etc), by the total population of the country, then multiplying the result by 100,000. 

In a release World Population Review stated that the country's ranking on their list is an indication that the country is plagued by government corruption, gang activities and high levels of violent crime, which includes sexual assault. 

It also revealed that the U.S. Overseas Security Advisory Council sees Jamaica's police force as understaffed and having very limited resources.  

WPR notes that there is a strong correlation between certain age groups and crime, with the group committing the most crimes being those who are between the ages of 20 and 30 years old.

Other Caribbean countries that made it to the top 10 list were Trinidad ranked at number 6, Honduras at number 5, Guyana at number 7. Two African countries, South African and Somalia, were numbered at 4 and 9 respectively. Venezuela ranked with the highest crime rate, number 1.

World Population Review says it is an independent organization without political affiliations. It further states on its 'About' page that its goal is to "make this data more accessible through graphs, charts, analysis and visualizations. We also strive to present the most recent information available, and develop our own projections based on recent growth."