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Global Intentional Homicide Rates by Country
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Information on the intentional homicide rate is available for countries around the world. This data offers a look at the variation in homicide rates across different regions and countries, covering more than 150 nations and territories, including both developed and developing ones. It is a valuable resource for studying crime and violence and understanding the social and economic factors that influence these phenomena.
Columns
- Location: The country or territory name.
- Region: The continent where the country is located (e.g., Asia, Europe).
- Subregion: A more specific geographical sub-division within a region (e.g., Caribbean, Western Asia).
- Rate: The intentional homicide rate, presented as a percentage.
- Count: The total number of deaths resulting from intentional homicide.
- Year: The year the data was recorded, ranging from 2006 to 2021.
Distribution
The data is provided in a single CSV file (
countries-by-intentional-homicide-rate.csv) with a size of 8.69 kB. It is structured with 6 columns and contains 195 records, with no missing values reported.Usage
This data is ideal for various research purposes. It can be used to explore the relationship between homicide rates and other social and economic indicators, identify trends over time, and compare rates between different countries and regions. Potential applications include data visualisation, public safety analysis, data storytelling, and clustering analysis.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is global, covering 195 countries and territories across 5 continents and 19 subregions. The temporal coverage spans from the year 2006 to 2021.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers and Academics: Can analyse the social and economic factors underlying crime and violence.
- Policymakers and NGOs: Can use the data to inform public safety initiatives and policies.
- Journalists and Data Storytellers: Can create visualisations and narratives about global crime trends.
- Data Scientists: Can apply clustering and statistical models to identify patterns in homicide rates.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Intentional Homicide Rates by Country
- Worldwide Homicide Statistics
- Country-Level Data on Intentional Homicides
- Crime and Violence: A Global Homicide Dataset
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Original Data Source: Global Intentional Homicide Rates by Country
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