Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Austria

Austria: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 7.0% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
7.0%
Change on year
up 22.8%
World rank
20th
of 38 countries
All-time high
15.1%
in 2009
All-time low
5.7%
in 2020
Years of data
18
2004–2023

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Austria, 2004–2023

0510152004201320232004: 9.8 Percentage2005: 12.4 Percentage2006: 12.1 Percentage2007: 11.4 Percentage2008: 11 Percentage2009: 15.1 Percentage2010: 13.4 Percentage2011: 12.1 Percentage2012: 11.7 Percentage2013: 11.3 Percentage2014: 13.4 Percentage2015: 12.9 Percentage2016: 12.4 Percentage2017: 10.9 Percentage2018: 9.7 Percentage2019: 8.4 Percentage2020: 5.7 Percentage2023: 7 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Austria is 7.0%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 22.8% on the previous year and down 38.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Austria peaked at 15.1% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 5.7%, in 2020.

That places Austria 20th out of 38 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.0% 9.8% 15.1% 6
2010s 11.6% 8.4% 13.4% 10
2020s 6.3% 5.7% 7.0% 2

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 18 Luxembourg 7.4% compare
  2. 18 Malta 7.4% compare
  3. 21 Portugal 6.9% compare
  4. 22 Slovenia 6.8% compare
  5. 23 Czechia 6.6% compare
  6. 23 North Macedonia 6.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Austria?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Austria was 7.0% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 15.1% in 2009.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 5.7% in 2020.
How does Austria rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Austria ranks 20th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is down 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Crime, violence or vandalism in the area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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
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