Increase cases of theft and burglary in the Maldives                In most of the islands of the Maldives, where half the island is considered your neighbor and the other half are friendly faces you might see on your walk to the local grocery store, it is alarming to see the increased crime rates.

The Maldives might be a small island nation that is perceived by the world in an extremely positive light due to the mesmerising tourism industry of the country that offers guests from all around the globe an exotic haven to lay-back and enjoy their summer and winter vacations at.While the small island nations do offer a peaceful lifestyle in terms of the nature that is also slowly slipping away due to the ever increasing tourism industry as well as the climate crisis, the residents of the island nation have another looming fear that many visitors might be unaware of during their stay: the increasing crime rates. Though it might seem hard for a lot of people to believe that such a peaceful and picturesque island destination could have major crime issues, over the past decade or so, the crime rate in the Maldives has been worsening.