Crime Level ‘Critical’ in Cambodia

This is the article of crime level in cambodia released by THE CAMBODIA DAILY. We can see crimes are so pervasive in Cambodia.


Sudden increase in violent crime over the past year has seen Cambodia receive a “critical” rating in a report outlining the potential dangers for U.S. Embassy staff operating in the country.
The Cambodia 2015 Crime and Safety Report, which was compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Diplomatic Security and released Wednesday, cited armed robberies, youth gangs and break-ins as some of the dangers facing U.S. diplomats.
“Violent crimes, especially armed robberies, continued to occur, while the chances of being a victim increase dramatically at night, daytime robberies are also very common. The frequency of armed robberies involving weapons continues at high levels,” the report says.
It stated that “random gunfire incidents” and road-rage-induced shoot-outs occurred frequently, while youth gangs “operate unimpeded” in Phnom Penh.
Embassy officials reported a rise in “snatch and grab” thefts, particularly when the victims are riding in tuk-tuks or on motorbikes.
“foreign diplomat had his smart phone stolen after being punched in the mouth. The perpetrator used brass knuckles and approached the victim as he was stopped on the side of the road,” the report says. It also mentioned the murder of Dutch U.N. consultant Daphna Beerdsen and her daughter in Phnom Penh last April.
U.S. officials were also told that they should avoid “dimly lit areas,” “socialize at reputable restaurants and bars” and avoid food that might contain illicit drugs.
“Embassy employees are prohibited from ordering food items from local restaurants that contain marijuana or other illicit ingredients, which are usually marketed under the term ‘happy,’” the report says.
Last year’s crime and safety report had a similar tone but contained no rating.


George, Wright. THE CAMBODIA DAILY, 3 April 2015. Web. 3 November 2015. https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/crime-level-critical-in-cambodia-us-81312/.