Crime in Cyprus

View of the Central prison of Nicosia.

Crime in Cyprus is governed by the legal framework of the Cypriot Penal Code and other relevant legislation. The crime landscape in Cyprus includes various types of offenses, with particular emphasis on financial crime, internet fraud, forgery,[1] drug-related offenses, and human trafficking.[2][3]

In 2024, according to Global Finance Magazine, Cyprus ranks 13th in their "Safest Countries in the World" list, highlighting its overall low levels of crime, including violent crime, making it one of the safer nations globally.[4]

  1. ^ "Criminality in Cyprus". ocindex.net. January 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  2. ^ "Crime per capita rises two years running". cyprus-mail.com. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
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  4. ^ "Top 100 Safest Countries In The World". Global Finance Magazine. January 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-05.