Crime numbers rise in Japan for second straight year
Japan reported a 17% rise in crimes in 2023, marking the second consecutive year of increasing crime rates.
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The number of reported crimes in Japan jumped for the second year in a row in 2023, according to a government report. For nearly two decades, from 2003 to 2021, crime numbers had been steadily dropping, even hitting postwar lows. But in 2022, things flipped, and now they’re rising again.
Police data showed 703,351 reported crimes in 2023—that’s up 17% from last year. Meanwhile, there were 269,550 cleared cases (where police took action), marking a 7.7% increase. These numbers don’t include stuff like traffic violations, but still… it’s a noticeable change for a country known for being super safe.
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