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Crime in Lagos, Nigeria
Crime rates in Lagos, Nigeria
| Level of crime | 73.66 | High | |
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 64.41 | High | |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 66.95 | High | |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 67.11 | High | |
| Worries car stolen | 62.93 | High | |
| Worries things from car stolen | 68.53 | High | |
| Worries attacked | 65.83 | High | |
| Worries being insulted | 62.07 | High | |
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion | 57.89 | Moderate | |
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 65.09 | High | |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 69.30 | High | |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 75.43 | High | |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 85.78 | Very High |
Safety in Lagos, Nigeria
| Safety walking alone during daylight | 43.53 | Moderate | |
| Safety walking alone during night | 25.85 | Low |
Contributors: 60
Last update: June 2017
These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 3 years.
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.
41 Comments so far
Very common are stories of tourists and expats being mugged or randomly beaten up in their first few days, foreign women being raped openly in public places (often by multiple people), expats living in gated communities still becoming victims of violent home invasion, expats being mugged or kidnapped by the supposedly trustworthy car service driver their company hired for them, and of course, stories or foreigners being mugged and beaten up... by the police. Even using common sense like hiding your valuables, not travelling alone, and not going out at night is not enough to keep you safe. If you are a foreigner, you are in danger no matter what in Nigeria. This is especially true if you are White or Asian.
If you are ever offered a job in Lagos, even if for only a few months, just say no! Granted a few expats do make it out unscathed, but they are the exception rather than the norm. The majority regret it.
I can't tell you how many tourists and expats have been scammed, mugged at gun/knife point, kidnapped for ransom, randomly assaulted, raped, and murdered (or all of the above)in this horrible place. The Nigerian police can't really be counted on in that they are super incompetent and often engage in criminal activity themselves.
Theres a sucker born every minute. I worked at Moneygram. I could not believe how many stupid people kept sending money to Nigeria in the name of scams.
And you showed "High" for being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion, in Lagos. This is a farce.
Is anyone lives near this above address? Pls let me know. I need help.
Kindly advise....
I am samy from India please share lagos cost of living.
regards,
I was just working there and had to leave quickly due to the strong threat of kidnapping. Regardless of my situation that occurred, I would not recommend going there. It was interesting to see but the conditions are terrible along with the crime. you can't drink the water or eat any food that is washed in the water (unless it is cooked afterward). The power goes out at least a dozen times per day and for any type of a decent life, it's very expensive. If you do go, I strongly recommend to have an armed security guard and driver and NEVER travel at night. As for me, there isn't enough money in any company's wallet to lure me back. I will never return to Nigeria. Good luck and hopefully more than the President by the same name.
Although there is no statistical data but I can tell you the kind of development happened in last so many years and safety measurement has been taken is remarkably well.
I would advise others don't compare apple to orange. Don't compare Lagos to Dubai It's obvious dubai and is far -far better.
But If you see growth and the kind of government imitative - Wonderful city, wonderful people
Didn't you understand that the information and statistics collected on that page is actually collection of the peoples opinions that have visited and voted on that page, in other words "social opinion". My opinion is that instead of going to lawyers you should consider going back to school to train your logic and maybe some social/soft skills.
I am personally pretty satisfied with the information I collected from here and as I've been living in Nigeria for many years and experienced various dangerous situations over there although I consider myself as a careful person then I can confirm that level of crime: "84.09" is pretty adequate - especially for a foreigner.
For instance can you or somebody else tell me the phone number of Ambulance, Fire service or Police in Nigeria, Lagos? Although everybody has a handy or two in Nigeria, nobody knows those numbers because everybody knows that they are not going to help you anyway in case of emergency. Cannot really state the same for Detroit or Philadelphia...
IS it possibile to list safe zones in Lagos a place were you can mingle and get to feel the real life of Africa, since this one nation with a billion things to do. Also is there options of adrealine sports available along side to enjoy the pure bliss of this marvelous country, the above crimes are more common today in major developed and developing cities, but how often is it repeated and high risk areas is what I would love to know.
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As far as safety is concerned, Nigeria is not exactly a prime example, especially for foreigners. Kidnapping of expats unfortunately is very common, as the perpetrators can often expect large ransoms from international companies. Muggings and theft are widespread, and home invasion is a near-constant threat, even in guarded compounds.
Again, expats are a lucrative target for criminals, as they are, in general, likely to be wealthy. It would generally be wise not to wander around on your own, especially at night. Some areas of the country should be steered clear of completely in order to avoid problems with criminals or the Nigerian authorities (see below). The horrendous road conditions are, of course, an additional cause for concern.
The dangers of traffic in Nigeria are not limited to those we mentioned on Transport and Education in Nigeria. Carjacking is common, so please remember to keep your doors locked and your windows closed at all times. Because of the opp