England and Wales vs France: Police-recorded offences by offence category
England and Wales
671
in 2018
France
882
in 2024
England and Wales rank
2nd
France rank
1st
Police-recorded offences by offence category over time
- England and Wales
- France
How they compare
France currently reports 882 against 671 in England and Wales, a difference of 211.
That makes France's figure about 1.3 times England and Wales's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
England and Wales ranks 2nd and France ranks 1st of 4 regions.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | England and Wales | France | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 616.5 | 889.5 | 273 | France |
| 2010s | 592.11 | 790.78 | 198.67 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher police-recorded offences by offence category, England and Wales or France?
- France, at 882 against 671 in England and Wales as of 2024.
- What is the difference in police-recorded offences by offence category between England and Wales and France?
- 211, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for England and Wales and France?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2018.
- How do England and Wales and France rank globally for police-recorded offences by offence category?
- England and Wales ranks 2nd and France ranks 1st of 4 regions.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Police-recorded offences by offence category. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.