Crime Comparison Between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur 
Index  | Bangkok | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Index: | 38.09 | 59.23 |
| Safety Scale: | 61.91 | 40.77 |
| Bangkok | Kuala Lumpur | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improve Data | Improve Data | |||
| Level of crime | Low 37.83 | High 63.47 | ||
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | Moderate 56.13 | High 67.48 | ||
| Worries home broken and things stolen | Low 34.84 | Moderate 59.10 | ||
| Worries being mugged or robbed | Low 34.83 | High 63.44 | ||
| Worries car stolen | Low 27.66 | Moderate 56.04 | ||
| Worries things from car stolen | Low 32.36 | High 61.78 | ||
| Worries attacked | Low 30.95 | Moderate 54.36 | ||
| Worries being insulted | Low 29.85 | Moderate 45.62 | ||
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | Very Low 19.77 | Moderate 40.60 | ||
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | Moderate 50.84 | Moderate 53.85 | ||
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | Moderate 40.32 | High 63.62 | ||
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | Low 36.19 | High 60.38 | ||
| Problem corruption and bribery | High 78.44 | High 78.44 | ||
| Contributors: | 474 | 833 | ||
| Last Update: | 7 May 2026 | 10 May 2026 | ||
Safety comparisons Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur
| Bangkok | Kuala Lumpur | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improve Data | Improve Data | |||
| Safety walking alone during daylight | Very High 80.06 | Moderate 56.55 | ||
| Safety walking alone during night | Moderate 58.13 | Low 31.68 | ||
| Contributors: | 474 | 833 | ||
Cities near Bangkok: | Crime in Bang Kruai | 5.31 miles |
| Crime in Pak Kret | 14.54 miles |
| Crime in Om Noi | 15.86 miles |
| Crime in Bang Buathong | 17.75 miles |
| Crime in Nonthaburi | 18.30 miles |
| Crime in Samut Prakan | 22.83 miles |
| Crime in Rangsit | 22.86 miles |
| Crime in Samut Sakhon | 24.00 miles |
| Crime in Khlong Luang | 29.43 miles |
| Crime in Nakhon Pathom | 42.12 miles |
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 Bentong | 43.45 miles |
| Crime in Tampin | 76.84 miles |
| Crime in Malacca | 88.62 miles |
| Crime in Teluk Intan | 100.55 miles |
| Crime in Tangkak | 100.88 miles |