Crime in Armenia

Armenian police in the capital Yerevan.

Crime in Armenia is multi-dimensional. It includes murder, tax evasion, corruption, extortion, money laundering, police brutality, organized crime, and clan or gang violence.

In 2017, there were 20,284 criminal cases registered in Armenia, up from 18,764 in 2016.[1] In 2018, 22,551 cases were recorded, 11.2% more than in 2017.[2]

In 2018, Armenia had been classified as one of the safest countries in the world for travelers. The United States Department of State has classified Armenia as a safe country for tourists, giving Armenia the highest safety rating in the Caucasus region.[3]

  1. ^ "Criminal statistics for 2017 by ArmStat" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Prosecutor General: Crimes in Armenia increased by 11.2% in 2018". news.am. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
  3. ^ "Armenia - one of the safest countries to travel in 2018". armenia.travel. Archived from the original on 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2021-04-09.