This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Uganda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ugandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ugandan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere |
| Indicator |
17.6.1. Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age. |
| Metadata update |
November 2021 |
| Related indicators |
Indicator 5.2,11 |
| Data reporter |
Uganda Police Force |
| Organisation |
Uganda Police Force |
| Contact person(s) |
SP Nyamaizi Marion |
| Contact organisation unit |
Directorate Of Research, Planning& Development |
| Contact person function |
Principal Statistician |
| Contact phone |
+256 718 328784 |
| Contact mail |
P.O.Box 7055, Kampala- Uganda |
| Contact email |
nmarionug@gmail.com |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: The indicator is defined as the total count of victims of intentional homicide divided by the total population, expressed per 100,000 population Concept: Intentional homicide as defined by the International Classification of Crime for Statistical Purposes (ICCS), 2015 is the unlawful death inflicted upon a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury. According to UPF all murders are considered as intentional homicides and these include;
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| Unit of measure |
Per 100,000 of the population per year |
| Classifications |
International Classification of Crime for Statistical Purposes ( ICCS) |
| Data sources |
Administrative data sources. |
| Data collection method |
Data on intentional homicides is routinely collected at various police units like police posts, police stations when a victim/ guardian of a victim walks in to report a case |
| Data collection calendar |
Data is collected daily |
| Data release calendar |
December of every year |
| Data providers |
Uganda Police Force |
| Data compilers |
Directorate of Research, Planning& Development |
| Institutional mandate |
The mandate of Uganda Police Force (UPF) as provided for in the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda& the UPF Act Cap 303 is protection of life& property, prevention& detection of crime, keeping law& order, and maintenance of overall security and public safety in Uganda |
| Rationale |
This indicator helps UPF to assess the level of security in the country. Through the disaggregation’s made that to say by region, district, age, sex, UPF is able to plan its deployments accordingly |
| Comment and limitations |
Data compilation in UPF is still done manually which is a very big challenge because one has to move physically from one office to the other to check progress on a case file. When a case/ crime is not reported to place, it will not be captured anywhere thus die a silent death. |
| Method of computation |
The indicator is calculated as the total number of victims of intentional homicide reported to UPF in a given year divided by the total population of the country in the same year, multiplied by 100,000. |
| Validation |
When monthly returns come to Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters, sampling of some police stations is done to verify whether what they have in their books is what is submitted. |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
Uganda Police Force (UPF) handbook on data production and crime recording. Mandatory submission of returns in UPF is by 15th of every months as stipulated in the UPF standing order. The crime monthly returns are entered in Police Form 1 (PF 1) by all police stations and submitted to Criminal Investigation Directorate headquarters. Data from PF 1 is then extracted and compiled into an Annual Crime Report. |
| Quality management |
A UPF handbook on data production and crime recording was developed to guide the process from collection to dissemination of crime data. Police Form I (monthly crime returns) was reviewed with guidance from UBOS pending approval by UPF management. There is continuous training of crime records officers. UBOS conducted quality audits on “Crime rate indicator” and the method of compilation was found fit. UPF Service Delivery Standard (draft) in place pending approval by Police Management. Crime Records Management System developed and is being piloted in Kampala Metropolitan. |
| Quality assurance |
When an offence is reported to a police station, it is entered into a Police Book (PB) called Station Diary. The first information is then extracted into the PB called a Crime Records Book for further management. At the end of the month, Crime data is then extracted into Police Form 1 which is then submitted to CID headquarters. The officers’ in charge commit themselves by signing on the crime returns from their police units. By filling the same form that is Police form or Police book this implies a standardized/ uniform way of reporting. |
| Quality assessment |
Periodic quality statistical audits conducted by UBOS. Assessment of quality of UPF through sampling of some police units to check whether what they submitted is what they have in the unit |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data is available and is disaggregated by; • Region • District • Sex • Age group in terms of adult/juvenile |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
Non |
| References and Documentation |
Uganda Police Force Annual Crime report www.upf.go.ug |
| Metadata last updated | Feb 12, 2026 |