geovalin Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 The ranking of Cambodia’s capital in the World Crime Index has worsened from last year. This year, Phnom Penh achieved a Crime Index Score of 53.77, ranking it as the 278th Safest City in the World. In 2019, Phnom Penh ranked 228th globally after registering a score 53.25. This means that the level of crime in Phnom Penh has gone up since the last survey was conducted. The rankings were released by Numbeo, a respected, Serbia-based global database. The rankings are based on public perceptions. The 2020 ranking covers 374 major cities around the world. Last year, only 319 cities were included in the survey. Despite its dismal ranking, Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s largest city, is still considered much safer than many cities in the United States, including Memphis, Baltimore, Detroit, Albuquerque, St Louis, Milwaukee, Oakland and New Orleans. read more https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50684420/phnom-penhs-ranking-in-world-crime-index-not-encouraging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) My first trip to PP, a guy on a m/c tried to snatch my phone about 20 minutes after I got off the bus. Lucky for me my grip was stronger than his. Lesson learned, don't stand near the edge of the road. Haven't seen any other crime there, but several of my pals had encountered the snatchers. Edited January 28, 2020 by BritManToo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) More tourist scams in Siem Reap in one day than I see in Thailand in 1 year ... Edited January 28, 2020 by mfd101 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) Early 90s as untac moved out the place was totally chill. The streets at night were literally empty save for the few barang punters and hookers heading out to the clubs. 8pm dead quiet all about town. Khmer were deathly afraid of ghosts. That all wore off mid 96. Edited January 28, 2020 by Number 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 7 hours ago, geovalin said: The ranking of Cambodia’s capital in the World Crime Index has worsened from last year. I thought they would have been on to Hun Sen years ago! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macthehat Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 13 hours ago, geovalin said: The rankings are based on public perceptions. More tourist , more perceptions . That and the fact that some people invite theft with the stupid things they do . Selfies from TukTuks with expensive phones is irresistible to some . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptypockets Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 And many posters declare they will move to the greener grass of Cambodia, laughably,Viet Nam, Laos or the Philippines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinn Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 38 minutes ago, emptypockets said: And many posters declare they will move to the greener grass of Cambodia, laughably,Viet Nam, Laos or the Philippines Shhhhh. They want to go. No problem. They also complain about the thai government. Ok, Prayut no so popular. But Laos= communist Vietnam= communist cambodia = Hun sen Phillipines= crazy guy And.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, Yinn said: Shhhhh. They want to go. No problem. They also complain about the thai government. Ok, Prayut no so popular. But Laos= communist Vietnam= communist cambodia = Hun sen Phillipines= crazy guy And.... You don't get it do you, foreigners who leaving Thailand don't go to work there it makes it cheaper for foreigners to live there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Tongue Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) It is merely based-on "perception" of safety, not actual crime stats. More people are visiting Cambodia so more perceptions are being logged. Types of crimes are not distinguished so being scammed with a bar bill is considered the same as being razored by a thief or your wallet. I'd rathered be scammed in PP than shot in J-burg. Edited January 28, 2020 by Iron Tongue Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judokrab Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 "Numbeo" and "respected" in the same sentence. LMFAO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 The public might perceive a greater threat due to the greater number of Chang vested foreigners escaping the draconian immigration rules of Thailand. I never felt threatened in PP, but the night life area felt a bit sinister, with a need to keep your wits about you. I recall a nice upmarket street with a few decent cafes, and lots of high end cars, a half decent shopping mall, and people pissing on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 PP is much safer than Thailand's roads. Same with vietnam, they won't try to kill you there. In Thailand, your life is worth less than a bug "after" it hits the windshield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Iron Tongue Posted January 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2020 I once witnessed a PP traffic dispute that was settled quite amicably! Two cars were stopped when they faced each other down a narrow street. Both drivers jumped out and I thought they were going to yell at each other for 30 minutes. Instead, one guy lifted his shirt to show of his holstered pistol. Immediately, the other guy gets in his car and backs down the street to make way. Very amicable indeed! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Quote Despite its dismal ranking, Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s largest city, is still considered much safer than many cities in the United States, including Memphis, Baltimore, Detroit, Albuquerque, St Louis, Milwaukee, Oakland and New Orleans. ???? Ok USA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 20 hours ago, BritManToo said: Lucky for me my grip was stronger than his. I bet it was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted January 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Yinn said: Shhhhh. They want to go. No problem. They also complain about the thai government. Ok, Prayut no so popular. But Laos= communist Vietnam= communist cambodia = Hun sen Phillipines= crazy guy Being typically Thai here, Yinn. If communism works for those places then fair enough. At least there's no pretense. If one would include Thailand on this list, however, it might look like this: Thailand = totalitarian On topic, posit PP is just dodgy edgy fun, where Bangkok has gone all meh so-so. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 23 hours ago, Iron Tongue said: I once witnessed a PP traffic dispute that was settled quite amicably! Two cars were stopped when they faced each other down a narrow street. Both drivers jumped out and I thought they were going to yell at each other for 30 minutes. Instead, one guy lifted his shirt to show of his holstered pistol. Immediately, the other guy gets in his car and backs down the street to make way. Very amicable indeed! I've seen this in Thighland. Guy on bike U-turns in front of traffic - as did everyone else, including me as right alongside him - Honda Jazz with window wound down took umbrage and admonished guy on bike. Guy on bike (all while still riding merrily) very coolly simply lifted jacked to display Rambo knife, to which Jazz wound up window and sped off. Stiley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Good it's now official. Between the Phillipines and cambo and <deleted> infrastructure of VN Thailand continues to be a standout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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