Welcome to my Malaysian Crime Data Visualization platform.
Explore interactive charts and maps highlighting crime trends, including break-ins,
assaults, and thefts across major cities. Analyze daytime and nighttime safety
metrics, and uncover
insights into crime rates over the years. Empower yourself with data to understand
and enhance safety in your community.
In 2020, telecommunication fraud surged in wealthier regions of Malaysia, particularly in areas like Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
These regions, known for their robust internet infrastructure and widespread adoption of digital transactions, became prime targets for fraudsters.
Fraud schemes, including phishing and social engineering attacks, capitalized on the increasing reliance on online services, leading to significant financial losses.
Safety perceptions in Malaysia shift between day and night.
Cities like Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru see a noticeable drop in safety after dark, while George Town, Putrajaya, and Labuan maintain higher safety levels both day and night.
Efforts like better lighting and police patrols aim to enhance night safety across these cities.
From 2016 to 2022, vehicle thefts in Malaysia showed a consistent decline across all types. Motorcycle thefts saw the steepest drop, from 34,754 cases in 2016 to 10,457 in 2022. Motorcar thefts also significantly decreased, from 10,607 to 3,271 over the same period. Lorry thefts followed a similar trend, dropping from 3,050 to 718.This suggests improved vehicle security or law enforcement over time.
Between 2016 and 2022, Malaysia saw a decline in most major crimes.
Assaults decreased from 5,531 to 3,807, and homicides dropped from 456 to 240, indicating improved public safety.
Robberies showed mixed trends, with armed gang robberies declining sharply, while unarmed gang robberies fell more slowly.
Burglary rates decreased from 18,760 to 10,585, and thefts dropped from 22,857 to 15,434.
In examining crime rates across states, Selangor stands out with the highest assault cases at 65,810 and an alarming property crime count of 221,622.
W.P. Kuala Lumpur follows with significant figures of 36,562 assaults and 109,760 property crimes, indicating urban challenges.
In contrast, Perlis has the lowest assault cases at 1,462 and property crimes at 5,898, reflecting a relatively safer environment.
Overall, assault incidents appear to be concentrated in urban areas, while property crimes dominate across most states.
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Data sourced from:
Numbeo Crime Index - Malaysia,
Malaysia's Crime Index Statistics,
and Journal of Crime Statistics in Malaysia