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Objectives: This study investigated the effects of problem drinking and alcohol related factors on malicious crime. Methods: Subjects in this study were 2,485 offenders. Data were analyzed by frequency, t-test, and logistic regression. Results: Higher problem drinking rates were seen in subjects with a second offense, drinking at crime, and less than 19 years old at first drink. No spouse, low education, antisocial personality, second offense, less than 19 years old at first drink, drinking at crime, and problem drinking were significantly related to malicious crime. Less than 19 years old at first drink increased the risk of malicious crime. Drinking during the crime and problem drinking increased the risk of malicious crime. Conclusion: This study confirmed that alcohol related factors increased risk of malicious crime. Additional research is needed to determine causality of alcohol related factor. Suggestions of comprehensive intervention were discussed.