Crime in Cotonou, Benin

Crime rates in Cotonou, Benin

Level of crime		36.67	Low
Crime increasing in the past 5 years		50.00	Moderate
Worries home broken and things stolen		43.33	Moderate
Worries being mugged or robbed		40.00	Moderate
Worries car stolen		23.21	Low
Worries things from car stolen		40.00	Moderate
Worries attacked		34.62	Low
Worries being insulted		33.93	Low
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion		17.86	Very Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs		33.93	Low
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft		42.31	Moderate
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery		37.50	Low
Problem corruption and bribery		64.06	High
Safety walking alone during daylight		85.00	Very High
Safety walking alone during night		62.50	High

Safety in Cotonou, Benin

Safety walking alone during daylight		85.00	Very High
Safety walking alone during night		62.50	High

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Last update: 14 November 2025

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If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.