British Virgin Islands—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
8.2
2006
Maximum
17.5
2004
Minimum
4.7
2002
CAGR
+11.2%
5 years
Last
8.2
Previous
—
Highest
17.5
Lowest
4.7
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
British Virgin Islands's homicide rate was 8.2 in 2006. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 17.5 (2004) and the lowest was 4.7 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8.2 | -53.3% |
| 2004 | 17.5 | +93.5% |
| 2003 | 9 | +93.6% |
| 2002 | 4.7 | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 4.8 |
Top Countries — Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 76.3 | 2022 |
| 2 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 64.2 | 2023 |
| 3 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 51.3 | 2023 |
| 4 | Jamaica | 49.4 | 2023 |
| 5 | Ecuador | 45.7 | 2023 |
| 6 | South Africa | 43.7 | 2022 |
| 7 | Haiti | 41.2 | 2023 |
| 8 | Trinidad and Tobago | 40.4 | 2022 |
| 9 | St. Lucia | 39 | 2023 |
| 10 | Bahamas | 32.2 | 2022 |
About This Indicator
Definition
An intentional homicide is defined as an unlawful death inflicted upon a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury.
Methodology
Data compiled by UNODC Research - Data Portal – Intentional Homicide, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Unit
per 100,000 people