The crime rate in Oman is low[1][2] compared to other industrialized countries.[2] Incidents of serious crime are rare in the country. Incidents of petty crime are occasionally reported, including burglary and theft of property of foreign tourists.[3] The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) describes the law and order situation in Oman as "generally good".[4] Incidence of street crime is low. Violent crime occurs, but is extremely low compared to the rest of the Middle East.[5]
- ^ Dilip K. Das, Michael Palmiotto (2006). World Police Encyclopedia. Routledge. p. 638. ISBN 0-415-94250-0.
- ^ a b "Oman". Archived from the original on 2007-01-03. Retrieved 2008-08-27.
- ^ Oman Archived 2008-08-27 at the Wayback Machine Government of Australia, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- ^ Oman Archived 2008-04-08 at the Wayback Machine Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- ^ Oman Archived 2011-02-09 at the Wayback Machine United States Department of State