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Langkawi, Malaysia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Malaysia · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 131 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 1,012 per 100,000 people (2023)
Crime by type, as recorded by Royal Malaysia Police (2023)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder | 0 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 17 | 17.3 | 5.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault causing injury | 18 | 18.4 | 11.1 |
| Malaysia's index crime: hurt caused on purpose; common assault and threats are not in this dataset. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Armed gang robbery | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Unarmed gang robbery | 3 | 3.1 | 7.8 |
| Armed robbery by one person | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unarmed robbery by one person | 6 | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 58 | 59.2 | 34.9 |
| Car theft | 0 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Motorbike theft | 52 | 53.1 | 32 |
| Lorry and van theft | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Other theft | 90 | 91.8 | 47.8 |
Source: Royal Malaysia Police, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (2023)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 17 |
| Violence | 18 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Theft and burglary | 200 |
Questions about crime in Langkawi
- Is Langkawi safe?
- Langkawi: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 131 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Langkawi?
- Langkawi: Weighted crime: 1,012 per 100,000 people (2023).
- How many murders are there in Langkawi?
- Recorded homicides in Langkawi (2023): 0.
