One reason for the low crime rate is the low rate of narcotic abuse. The percentage of addicts is far lower than in the Western, so the rate of drug-related crimes is lower. Historically speaking, the crackdown on drugs is a fairly recent phenomenon. Low rates of drug use result from heavy-handed police work in some Asian countries like Singapore. In most of East Asia, the main reason for low rates of drug use lies with the people, not the police.
Asian couples are more likely to stay married than in Western democracies.
Japan has the highest divorce rate in East Asia but is still well below the Western. As with crime, this is a function more of social attitudes than law. Divorce is legal and easy to get, yet couples don t split up. Not every Asian marriage is made in heaven, but couples feel it their duty to make it work. If marriage involves fundamental responsibilities, parenthood is even more important.