Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland

Finland: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 11.5% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
11.5%
Change on year
up 64.3%
World rank
12th
of 47 countries
All-time high
17.3%
in 2005
All-time low
6.2%
in 2017
Years of data
18
2004–2023

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

0510152004201320232004: 16.8 Percentage2005: 17.3 Percentage2006: 15.3 Percentage2007: 12.9 Percentage2008: 13.1 Percentage2009: 13.7 Percentage2010: 8.7 Percentage2011: 8.3 Percentage2012: 8.6 Percentage2013: 9 Percentage2014: 7 Percentage2015: 7.3 Percentage2016: 6.5 Percentage2017: 6.2 Percentage2018: 7 Percentage2019: 6.4 Percentage2020: 7 Percentage2023: 11.5 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Finland recorded 11.5% for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in 2023.

The figure is up 64.3% on the previous year and up 27.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland peaked at 17.3% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.2%, in 2017.

That places Finland 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland, 2004 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2004 16.8% —
2005 17.3% +3.0%
2006 15.3% -11.6%
2007 12.9% -15.7%
2008 13.1% +1.6%
2009 13.7% +4.6%
2010 8.7% -36.5%
2011 8.3% -4.6%
2012 8.6% +3.6%
2013 9.0% +4.7%
2014 7.0% -22.2%
2015 7.3% +4.3%
2016 6.5% -11.0%
2017 6.2% -4.6%
2018 7.0% +12.9%
2019 6.4% -8.6%
2020 7.0% +9.4%
2023 11.5% +64.3%

Finland compared with similar countries

  • Finland's 11.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 1.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Finland's 11.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 1.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.8% 12.9% 17.3% 6
2010s 7.5% 6.2% 9.0% 10
2020s 9.2% 7.0% 11.5% 2

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 9 Belgium 12.4% compare
  2. 10 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 12.3% compare
  3. 11 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 11.8% compare
  4. 13 Germany 10.7% compare
  5. 13 Türkiye 10.7% compare
  6. 15 Cyprus 9.6% compare
  7. 15 Ireland 9.6% compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Finland was 11.5% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 17.3% in 2005.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 6.2% in 2017.
How does Finland rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Finland ranks 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Finland 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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Indicator
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 815 data points, 2003–2023
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