Crime Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Penang 
Index  | Kuala Lumpur | Penang |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Index: | 60.33 | 29.50 |
| Safety Scale: | 39.67 | 70.50 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Penang | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Level of crime | High 64.47 | Low 24.78 | ||
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | High 68.26 | Low 39.23 | ||
| Worries home broken and things stolen | High 60.29 | Low 29.83 | ||
| Worries being mugged or robbed | High 64.67 | Low 31.83 | ||
| Worries car stolen | Moderate 57.28 | Low 26.16 | ||
| Worries things from car stolen | High 62.82 | Low 34.64 | ||
| Worries attacked | Moderate 55.65 | Low 21.83 | ||
| Worries being insulted | Moderate 46.99 | Very Low 16.35 | ||
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | Moderate 42.05 | Very Low 18.87 | ||
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | Moderate 55.15 | Low 28.81 | ||
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | High 64.59 | Low 37.28 | ||
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | High 61.60 | Low 26.62 | ||
| Problem corruption and bribery | High 78.82 | Moderate 58.33 | ||
| Contributors: | 831 | 110 | ||
| Last Update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | ||
Safety comparisons Kuala Lumpur vs Penang
| Kuala Lumpur | Penang | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Safety walking alone during daylight | Moderate 55.29 | Very High 84.78 | ||
| Safety walking alone during night | Low 30.73 | Moderate 57.74 | ||
| Contributors: | 831 | 110 | ||
Cities near Kuala Lumpur: | Crime in Petaling Jaya | 10.15 miles |
| Crime in Subang Jaya | 14.23 miles |
| Crime in Gombak | 17.86 miles |
| Crime in Kuala Selangor | 41.00 miles |
| Crime in Seremban | 42.58 miles |
| Crime in Malacca | 88.62 miles |
| Crime in Tangkak | 100.88 miles |
| Crime in Muar | 113.16 miles |
| Crime in Bandar Penggaram | 148.06 miles |
| Crime in Kuantan | 155.63 miles |
Cities near Penang: | Crime in Butterworth | 15.17 miles |
| Crime in Bukit Mertajam | 17.71 miles |
| Crime in Kulim | 25.74 miles |
| Crime in Jeniang | 58.42 miles |
| Crime in Taiping | 62.60 miles |
| Crime in Kedah | 70.34 miles |
| Crime in Alor Setar | 70.78 miles |
| Crime in Gerik | 85.30 miles |
| Crime in Ipoh | 97.51 miles |
| Crime in Kangar, Perlis | 103.46 miles |