In 2022, the police in Japan cleared 181 homicide cases that involved suspects and victims who were acquainted. In 15 cleared murder cases that year, suspects and victims did not know each other.
Number of homicide cases cleared by the police in Japan from 2013 to 2022, by relationship between suspect and victim
cases include homicide, infanticide, preparation for homicide, inducing or aiding suicide, and homicide with consent
Supplementary notes
The relationship between suspect and victim refers to the relationship from the suspect's point of view.
Figures exclude attempt cases.
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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