Crime in Fratanica

The rate of crime in Fratanica ranges from low to moderate in the various cities and municipalities of Fratanica. This crime is tackled by both the Ministry of Home Affairs, who deal with federal investigations, and local law enforcement agencies, maintained by each province.

Statistics

The number of crimes recorded in 2020 was 4,681,793. This is a decrease from 2019, which recorded 4,896,338 crimes. However, this decrease is notably due to larceny and theft violations dropping over the last year. The violent crime rates, including homicide, have slightly increased throughout the last few years.

Homicide

The rate of homicide within Fratanica was 0.78 per 100,000 inhabitants, making the homicide rate lower than many industrialized countries. However, this rate has slightly climbed since 2018.

Organized Crime

Organized crime in Fratanica has had a steep decrease since the late 20th century, however, organized crime groups are still active throughout the country. The decrease of organized crime has been due to the increased use of police task forces, the rapid crackdown on mob activities, and the shift of federal resources towards the fight of organized crime. Despite this, organized crime groups still have managed to have some influence on both business and politics.

They are classified into unorganized street groups known as "voyous" and organized crime rings known as "bandes", or mobs. "Voyous" are often known for conducting small-scale operations, such as drug trafficking, prostitution, robbery, and extortion. "Bandes", however, are involved in large racketeering and extortion schemes, and maintain illegal business operations throughout the country. They also attempt to influence both politicians and businesses, through bribery and extortion. They may be involved in a wide variety of well-organized criminal activities, such as drug trafficking and human trafficking.