Indonesia holds the status of being the world’s fourth most populous country. With its increasing population, the nation contends annually with a high criminality index. According to the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index, Indonesia ranks third in Southeast Asia and 20th globally, scoring 6.85—a concerning trend necessitating government action to mitigate the criminality index.
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Myanmar leads the list with a score of 8.15, securing the top spot not just in Southeast Asia but globally as well. The Global Initiative’s research includes various categories for the criminality index, encompassing criminal actor scores (mafia groups, criminal networks, etc.) and criminal market scores (such as human trafficking, human smuggling, extortion, trade in counterfeit goods, etc.).
List of Countries with Highest Criminality Index in Southeast Asia
The data below illustrates Southeast Asia’s relatively high criminality index:
| Rank
(Southeast Asia) |
Country | Score |
| 1 | Myanmar | 8.15 |
| 2 | Cambodia | 6.85 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 6.85 |
| 4 | Philippines | 6.63 |
| 5 | Vietnam | 6.55 |
| 6 | Malaysia | 6.23 |
| 7 | Thailand | 6.18 |
| 8 | Laos | 6.12 |
| 9 | Timor-Leste | 4.08 |
| 10 | Singapore | 3.47 |
| 11 | Brunei Darussalam | 2.85 |
From Global Initiative’s research we can see that in Indonesia, numerous criminals operate within its borders. In the criminal actor scores category, Indonesia holds the 12th position with a score of 7.10. This suggests a significant presence of offenders living in Indonesia, potentially enticing more individuals to engage in criminal activities.
According to GoodStats’ data in July 2023, there were 137,419 reported crime cases from January to April 2023, and this figure is anticipated to double by the year’s end. The prevalent type of crime recorded was theft, accounting for over 50,000 cases. Following closely were instances of fraud and abuse, each comprising more than 6,000 cases.
Several factors contribute to Indonesia’s notably high crime index. Factors such as heightened unemployment and poverty levels can drive individuals to commit crimes for survival. Additionally, social inequality in society serves as another significant contributor to elevated crime rates. Conversely, Indonesia grapples with persistently high levels of corruption and abuse of power, which hinder the establishment of a sense of fairness and comfort for everyone within the society.
