Crime in Addis Ababa
Overview criminal activities in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Crime in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is safer in comparison of other African cities. However, there are a number of crimes within the city including theft, scams, mugging, robbery and others. Rural-urban migration and unemployment has been preliminary factors affecting the city by elevating crime rate.
Snatch theft such mobile purse snatching is common. According to Central Statistical Authority 2015 census, the total unemployment rate in Addis Ababa was 21.2% of which male accounting for 14.4% and females 28.6%.[1][2] This signifies more idleness of young people which lead them to commit crime.