Number of cleared murder cases Japan 2023, by used item

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 25, 2025

The police in Japan cleared 814 homicide cases in 2023, excluding unfounded or unpunishable cases. 268 murder cases involved the use of kitchen knives, followed by 69 cases using other types of knives.

Number of homicide cases cleared by the police in Japan in 2023, by used item

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Statistic: Number of homicide cases cleared by the police in Japan in 2023, by used item

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Release date

October 2024

Region

Japan

Survey time period

2023

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cases include homicide, infanticide, preparation for homicide, inducing or aiding suicide, and homicide with consent

Supplementary notes

Cases include homicide, infanticide, preparation for homicide, inducing or aiding suicide, and homicide with consent.

Figures exclude the number of unfounded or unpunishable cases. Unfounded or unpunishable cases refer to those confirmed as such after the police investigation due to the non-existence of a criminal fact or criminal acts by people with psychiatric problems or minors aged 13 years or younger, among others.

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