Safeguarding Society: World Justice Project's Criminal Justice Index - Dec. 31, 2022

Our website provides access to the World Justice Project's Criminal Justice Index, which measures the degree to which citizens are protected from criminal activity in various countries. This index, sourced from the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, evaluates multiple criteria including the effectiveness of the criminal justice system, the prevalence of crime, and the level of police brutality.

As of December 31, 2022, Norway ranks first in the Criminal Justice Index, followed closely by Finland in second place and Denmark in third place. These countries are recognized for their robust criminal justice systems, effective law enforcement, and low levels of crime, indicating a high degree of safety and security for their citizens.

On the other end of the spectrum, Nicaragua ranks 138th in the index, followed by Bolivia in 139th place and Venezuela in 140th place. These rankings suggest challenges in terms of protecting citizens from criminal activity within these countries, including issues related to the effectiveness of the criminal justice system, high crime rates, and concerns about police brutality.

The Criminal Justice Index is measured on an index scale, enabling comparisons of the level of protection from criminal activity across different countries. Higher index values indicate a stronger criminal justice system and better protection for citizens.

Our website provides comprehensive data and reports on the World Justice Project's Criminal Justice Index, allowing users to explore and analyze the state of criminal justice and citizen safety in different countries. Whether you are interested in understanding the effectiveness of the criminal justice system, the prevalence of crime, or the level of police brutality, our website serves as a valuable resource for accessing this information.