Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in France

France: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 14.7% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
14.7%
Change on year
down 16.9%
World rank
5th
of 38 countries
All-time high
22.3%
in 2004
All-time low
13.9%
in 2017
Years of data
18
2004–2023

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

051015202004201320232004: 22.3 Percentage2005: 17.5 Percentage2006: 16.1 Percentage2007: 16.3 Percentage2008: 14.8 Percentage2009: 15.3 Percentage2010: 15.6 Percentage2011: 14.8 Percentage2012: 14.7 Percentage2013: 16.8 Percentage2014: 15.3 Percentage2015: 14.2 Percentage2016: 14.8 Percentage2017: 13.9 Percentage2018: 14.9 Percentage2019: 14.7 Percentage2020: 17.7 Percentage2023: 14.7 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2023, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in France stood at 14.7%.

The figure is down 16.9% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in France peaked at 22.3% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 13.9%, in 2017.

France ranks 5th of 38 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.1% 14.8% 22.3% 6
2010s 15.0% 13.9% 16.8% 10
2020s 16.2% 14.7% 17.7% 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 2 Greece 20.9% compare
  2. 3 Netherlands 16.7% compare
  3. 4 Bulgaria 15.6% compare
  4. 6 Spain 13.6% compare
  5. 7 Belgium 12.4% compare
  6. 8 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 12.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in France?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in France was 14.7% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 22.3% in 2004.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 13.9% in 2017.
How does France rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
France ranks 5th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France 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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