France vs Spain: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area

France
14.7%
in 2023
Spain
13.6%
in 2023
France rank
5th
Spain rank
6th

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area over time

  • France
  • Spain
05101520200420132023

How they compare

France currently reports 14.7% against 13.6% in Spain, a difference of 1.1%.

That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Spain's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2004 it was France ahead.

France ranks 5th and Spain ranks 6th of 38 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 17.1% 17.5% 0.5% Spain
2010s 15.0% 11.2% 3.8% France
2020s 16.2% 13.8% 2.3% France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher crime, violence or vandalism in the area, France or Spain?
France, at 14.7% against 13.6% in Spain as of 2023.
What is the difference in crime, violence or vandalism in the area between France and Spain?
1.1%, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
18 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2023.
How do France and Spain rank globally for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
France ranks 5th and Spain ranks 6th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Crime, violence or vandalism in the area. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 670 data points, 2003–2023
Last refreshed