Guyana has the eighth-highest crime rate worldwide of 68.74, and a murder rate of about four times higher than that of the United States.
Despite a rigorous licensing requirement to own firearms, the use of weapons by criminals is common.
Domestic violence happens regularly in Guyana, as the enforcement of domestic violence laws is weak.
Armed robberies occur frequently as well, especially in Georgetown.
Additionally, tourists are often the victims of hotel break-ins, robberies, and assaults.
