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The Daily Insight

What are the crime rates in Ukraine?

Author

Emma Johnson

Updated on February 26, 2026

Definitions

STATUkraineUnited States
Crime levels52.46 Ranked 36th.55.84 Ranked 30th. 6% more than Ukraine
Annual cannabis use2.5% Ranked 19th.13.7% Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Ukraine
Opiates use1.16% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than United States0.57% Ranked 3rd.
Murder rate5.45

What types of crimes were common?

7 Most Common Criminal Offenses in the U.S.

  1. Property Crimes. This criminal offense is usually intended for properties and not individuals.
  2. Drug Abuse Violations.
  3. Alcohol-Related Crimes.
  4. Violent Crimes.
  5. Disorderly Conduct.
  6. Fraud.
  7. Offenses Against Family.

What is the crime rate in Ukraine?

Crime rates in Ukraine Level of crime 49.58 Moderate Crime increasing in the past 3 years 64.20 High Worries home broken and things stolen 47.67 Moderate Worries being mugged or robbed 43.22 Moderate Worries car stolen 43.22 Moderate

What is the current situation with crime in Greece?

The situation with crime over the last decade has remained largely unchanged as number of victims and number of crimes committed is still very high, murder rates are four times higher than in Greece, Germany or neighbouring Poland. Comparison of major crime indicators per 100 000 population, 2019.

What are the main causes of corruption in Ukraine?

According to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the main causes of corruption in Ukraine are a weak justice system and an over-controlling non-transparent government combined with business-political ties and a weak civil society. Corruption is regularly discussed in the Ukrainian media.