What is the crime rate in Iceland?

Iceland crime rate & statistics for 2020 was 1.47, a 396.68% increase from 2019. Iceland crime rate & statistics for 2019 was 0.30, a 66.89% decline from 2018. Iceland crime rate & statistics for 2018 was 0.89, a 0.68% decline from 2017. Iceland crime rate & statistics for 2017 was 0.90, a 198.04% increase from 2016.

Is there a tradition of pre-empting crime issues in Iceland?

There is also a tradition in Iceland of pre-empting crime issues before they arise, or stopping issues at the nascent stages before they can get worse. Right now, police are cracking down on organised crime while members of the Icelandic parliament, Althingi, are considering laws that will aid in dismantling these networks.

Is pickpocketing a crime in Iceland?

Even pickpocketing in Iceland is out of the ordinary, and Icelanders typically leave their doors unlocked and windows open—when the weather permits—because the country is so safe. But just because Iceland isn't dangerous doesn't mean that crime doesn't exist. Don't forget common sense and keep an eye on your belongings.

Can Iceland help solve crime problems?

There's an inimitable make-up of Iceland which, ostensibly and ideally, could provide guidelines for people in other nations who are looking for solutions to their crime issues. As I climbed into the back of that man's Jeep that morning, he smiled and asked if I needed help with my luggage.