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Recorded crimes per 1,000 people. Fewer means safer.
Source: NPA — Crime Statistics
In 2023, Osaka recorded the highest Safety — crimes recorded (per 1,000 people) (9.15cases) and Iwate the lowest (2.46cases) among Japan's 47 prefectures. The simple 47-prefecture average is 4.86cases. Source: NPA — Crime Statistics.
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Recorded crimes per 1,000 people. Fewer means safer.
▲ The top 5 prefectures are tinted sky, ▼ the bottom 5 amber — just enough colour to follow the two ends of the “desirable direction.”
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