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
7th
of 47 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
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 7th of 47 countries on this measure, 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 France, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 22.3% | — |
| 2005 | 17.5% | -21.5% |
| 2006 | 16.1% | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 16.3% | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 14.8% | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 15.3% | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 15.6% | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 14.8% | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 14.7% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 16.8% | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 15.3% | -8.9% |
| 2015 | 14.2% | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 14.8% | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 13.9% | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 14.9% | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 14.7% | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 17.7% | +20.4% |
| 2023 | 14.7% | -16.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 14.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 2.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- France's 14.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 2.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 4 Netherlands 16.7% compare
- 4 Netherlands 16.7% compare
- 6 Bulgaria 15.6% compare
- 8 Spain 13.6% compare
- 9 Belgium 12.4% compare
- 10 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 12.3% compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
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 7th out of 47 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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