A large majority of people in the region are aware of Singapore's laws against serious crimes, with most believing that these strict laws have helped deter criminal activity.In a report released on Monday (Aug 25), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it conducted an online survey in 2024 to better understand how people in the region perceived Singapore's crime situation and legal system. The survey gathered responses from 12,000 individuals aged 20 to 64 across six regional cities.These cities were selected based on the significant number of visitors they have contributed to Singapore in recent years.According to MHA, findings revealed that 82.3 per cent of respondents felt safe when travelling in Singapore, while 87.3 per cent said they trusted Singapore's law enforcement officers to keep them safe during their visit. Read more