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Unraveling the Enigma of East Asians' Civility
November 2025 – Tokyo, Japan
I attended Indiana's largest high school from 1968 to 1971. It was majority-black by a slim one-percent margin, with virtually all students either black or white—except for one East Asian girl, whom I assumed was Chinese. Fully American in every way, she was the only East Asian student I recall and socialized with the white crowd.
Except for a few East Asian friends I’ve known over the years, most of my observations have been from afar. That changed in 2007, when I spent two weeks in China teaching English as a volunteer. Most people I met were orderly, well-behaved, and friendly—but they also stared a lot. The city I visited had almost no white residents, visitors, or businessmen, so I was a noticeable oddity.
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What I’ve seen from a distance and up close seems consistent. It makes me wonder: is this behavior genetic?
Let's explore...
In Shibuya Crossing, where thousands move through the streets, a wallet falls from a pedestrian’s pocket. It hits the ground unnoticed. Moments later, a man picks it up and places it on the counter of a nearby police kiosk. No fanfare, no hesitation—just quiet civility.
Scenes like this are not unusual. Japan, along with South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore, consistently ranks among the safest societies in the world, a stark contrast to rising urban unrest in cities from New York to Nairobi.
As global violence rises, East Asia’s calm raises a question: what combination of culture, community, and policy keeps these cities so safe?
The Quiet Triumph: Crime Rates That Defy the Odds
The region’s safety is measurable. According to the 2023 Global Peace Index, Singapore is the safest in Asia with a score of 1.332, followed by Japan at 1.336, South Korea at 1.563, and Taiwan at 1.649.
Homicide rates are very low. Japan’s is 0.2 per 100,000 people, South Korea’s 0.6, compared with a global average of 5.8. The 2025 Numbeo Crime Index shows Singapore at 25.6, Japan at 22.8, and Taiwan at 16.5—far below the U.S. at 49.3 or Brazil at 67.5.
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Property crimes are also low. In Japan, burglaries dropped 56% from 1993 to 2011, reflecting a broader East Asian trend of declining crime. Even during 2024–2025, violent crime continued to fall, supported by policing and public trust. Strong social safety nets, like universal healthcare in Japan and subsidized housing in Singapore, help reduce desperation that can lead to crime.
The pattern extends to East Asian communities abroad. In the U.S., Asian Americans have the lowest rates of violent victimization, 9.7 per 1,000 people annually, compared with 25.1 for non-Hispanic groups. In New York City, Asians face a 23% poverty rate but account for under 2% of arrests, despite being 16% of the population. Neighborhoods like Monterey Park, California, report burglary rates 40% below the national average, helped by close-knit communities and informal social oversight.
| Country/Community | Homicide Rate (per 100k, 2023) | Crime Index (2025) | Key Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 0.2 | 25.6 | Safest in Asia |
| Japan | 0.2 | 22.8 | Violent crime down 70% since 1993 |
| South Korea | 0.6 | 28.4 | Top 10 safest globally |
| Taiwan | 0.8 | 16.5 | Burglary risk: 1 in 200 annually |
| U.S. Asian Neighborhoods | ~1.0 | N/A | Lowest victimization: 9.7/1k |
| Global Average | 5.8 | 45.2 | For comparison |
Cultural and social factors play a role. Confucian values emphasize community and harmony over individual gain. In Japan, the concept of wa (harmony) and the social pressure to avoid bringing shame (haji) to one’s family discourage crime. In Singapore, children are taught discipline and respect for laws from a young age.
Tight social networks reinforce safety. Neighbors in Seoul share meals and look out for each other, while Taiwan uses neighborhood watch apps. Moderate inequality, a strong sense of civic responsibility, and visible policing through “koban” (police boxes) contribute to high compliance with the law. As one Tokyo elder said in a 2024 study, “We police ourselves.”
Even in diaspora communities, these habits persist. Chinatowns and Koreatowns often use informal social control, with elders mediating disputes. Delinquency in these neighborhoods is often lower than in more dispersed populations. Education and family cohesion further protect against crime.
Challenges remain. Cybercrime is increasing in Singapore. Asian American communities have faced rising hate crimes, including a 150% spike in 2020–2021 with suspects typically black. However, culture and policy continue to play the strongest role in keeping overall crime rates low.
East Asia’s approach challenges the assumption that poverty directly causes crime. Even in economically strained areas, strong social bonds and community oversight reduce violence. For other societies, the lessons are clear: building connections and reinforcing shared norms can be as important as policing.
As Tokyo’s 14 million residents sleep, the city remains safe not by chance but through longstanding social practices, trust, and shared responsibility. These examples suggest that with the right mix of policy, culture, and community, low crime rates are achievable.
Marxism believes that social environment nearly always affects behavior. That gives Marxists an excuse to tinker with our cultures, running roughshod of the rugged individualism that has kept America free. I, on the other hand, am convinced that genetics is the primary driver that affects racial disparities.
In the end, if we had to choose, most of us would prefer to live in an East Asian neighborhood rather than black. And everyone seems to prefer white nations.
What do you think?
Oddly, these are the same people who produced Genghis Khan and his brutal campaigns, carried out the attack on Pearl Harbor with ruthless audacity, and committed horrific war crimes against both their own populations and non-East Asians during WWII.
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