Crime in Italy

Italian crime rates, though low compared to other developed countries, are present in various forms throughout the nation. Violent crimes, which include instances of murder, sexual violence, and assault, are quite rare in Italy evidenced by its homicide rate of 0.51 in 2021, the lowest in Europe aside from Luxembourg and Slovenia. However, Italy is notorious for its organized crime groups, which are present worldwide and collectively referred to as the Mafia. This has made financial crimes such as corruption, theft, and trafficking more widespread in the country.