Crime in China

There is a low crime rate in China, but crime still occurs in various forms. The Chinese government does not release unified exact statistics on crime rates and the rate of criminal offending due to such information being considered sensitive. Scarce official statistics released are the subject of much academic debate due to allegations of statistical fabrication, under-reporting and corruption.[1][2] The illegal drug trade in China is a significant driver of violent crime, including murder. There is an increase in drug trafficking or drug addiction, that is why it is contributing to the increase in homicides.[3]