A 2024 crime index and safety report by Numbeo, a Serbian crowd-sourced online database, ranks Ghana as the second-safest country on the continent.
Numbeo, relying on user-contributed data and perceptions, which may differ from official government statistics, assigned Ghana a low crime index of 56.1 percent.
Rwanda topped the list with a low crime index of 73.2 percent.
Numbeo’s Crime Index considers various factors, including survey responses on the general perception of crime levels, feelings of safety while walking during daylight and at night, concerns about mugging, robbery, car theft, physical attacks, harassment in public places.
The others include discrimination based on factors like skin color, ethnicity, gender, or religion. It also assesses property-related crimes such as burglary, theft, vandalism, and evaluates perceptions of violent crimes, including assault, homicide, sexual offenses, among others.
Numbeo recognizes that several African nations have undertaken commendable efforts to dispel harmful stereotypes and enhance stability and safety by addressing and reducing crime.
This positive change not only contributes to an improved standard of living for the local population but also enhances the appeal of these countries to visitors, investors, and international experts.
| Rank | Country | Safety index |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rwanda | 73.2 |
| 2. | Ghana | 56.1 |
| 3. | Tunisia | 55.6 |
| 4. | Sudan | 54.6 |
| 5. | Zambia | 53.6 |
| 6. | Morocco | 53.3 |
| 7. | Egypt | 52.7 |
| 8. | Mauritius | 52.2 |
| 9. | Ethiopia | 49.2 |
| 10. | Botswana | 47.8 |