Crime in Portugal

Portuguese police on a street in Lisbon.

Crime rates in Portugal are generally low, and most crimes are non-violent.[1] Portugal's security and peace indicators compare favourably to those of other countries; According to the Institute for Economics and Peace's 2022 Global Peace Index report, Portugal ranks as the 6th most peaceful country in the world.[2]

Crime in Portugal is combatted by a host of government agencies including the Ministry of Internal Administration, Ministry of Justice, Maritime Authority System, Economic and Food Safety Authority, and the Informations System of the Portuguese Republic, among others.[3] Portugal has been a member of the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO), commonly known as INTERPOL, since 1930.[4]

  1. ^ "Safety and security - Portugal travel advice". GOV.UK. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Global Peace Index Map » The Most & Least Peaceful Countries". Vision of Humanity. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Police in Portugal | Safe Communities Portugal". safecommunitiesportugal.com. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Portugal". interpol.int. Retrieved 25 February 2021.