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

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 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

Annual values for Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in France, 2004 to 2023.
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

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. 4 Netherlands 16.7% compare
  2. 4 Netherlands 16.7% compare
  3. 6 Bulgaria 15.6% compare
  4. 8 Spain 13.6% compare
  5. 9 Belgium 12.4% compare
  6. 10 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 12.3% 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 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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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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