Crime in Lesotho

Crime in Lesotho has high rate, ranging from carjacking, home invasion, robbery, sexual assault etc. Most of the reported crime incidents in the country are of opportunity for immediate gain.

Lesotho Police car.

Location

Most of the crime in Lesotho happen in urban areas.[1] Crime rate in Maseru is five times higher than other districts and crime rate in Leribe and Mafeteng are also generally higher than other districts.[2]

Law enforcement agency

Lesotho Mounted Police Service is the national police force dealing with crime in the country.

Types of crime

Organized crimes in the country usually involve people from South Africa in which they focus on human trafficking and vehicle theft.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Crime Information for Tourists in Lesotho". Country Reports. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
  2. "Lesotho 2019 Crime & Safety Report". Overseas Security Advisory Council. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2020.


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