Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Cyprus

Cyprus: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 9.6% in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
9.6%
Change on year
down 8.6%
World rank
13th
of 38 countries
All-time high
15.5%
in 2012
All-time low
8.3%
in 2009
Years of data
17
2005–2023

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Cyprus, 2005–2023

0510152005201420232005: 8.9 Percentage2006: 12.9 Percentage2007: 13.6 Percentage2008: 10.1 Percentage2009: 8.3 Percentage2010: 12.7 Percentage2011: 15 Percentage2012: 15.5 Percentage2013: 15.3 Percentage2014: 11.9 Percentage2015: 12 Percentage2016: 9.8 Percentage2017: 12.5 Percentage2018: 13.9 Percentage2019: 13.4 Percentage2020: 10.5 Percentage2023: 9.6 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Cyprus recorded 9.6% for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in 2023.

The figure is down 8.6% on the previous year and down 37.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Cyprus peaked at 15.5% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 8.3%, in 2009.

That places Cyprus 13th out of 38 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.8% 8.3% 13.6% 5
2010s 13.2% 9.8% 15.5% 10
2020s 10.1% 9.6% 10.5% 2

Countries ranked near Cyprus

  1. 10 Finland 11.5% compare
  2. 11 Germany 10.7% compare
  3. 11 Türkiye 10.7% compare
  4. 13 Ireland 9.6% compare
  5. 15 Sweden 9.4% compare
  6. 16 Switzerland 8.5% compare
  7. 16 Serbia 8.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Cyprus?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Cyprus was 9.6% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 15.5% in 2012.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 8.3% in 2009.
How does Cyprus rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Cyprus ranks 13th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is down 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Cyprus 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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