In 2022, there were around 5,293 murder cases registered by the police in China. While the number of murder cases has decreased gradually over recent years, the number of rape crimes has remained comparatively stable.
Number of assault, rape, and murder cases recorded in China from 2012 to 2022
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National Bureau of Statistics of China. "Number of assault, rape, and murder cases recorded in China from 2012 to 2022." Chart. October 16, 2023. Statista. Accessed May 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1248115/number-of-assault-rape-murder-crimes-in-china/
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Number of assault, rape, and murder cases recorded in China from 2012 to 2022 [Graph], National Bureau of Statistics of China, October 16, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1248115/number-of-assault-rape-murder-crimes-in-china/