Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Germany

Germany: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 10.7% in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
10.7%
Change on year
up 30.5%
World rank
13th
of 47 countries
All-time high
14.2%
in 2017
All-time low
8.2%
in 2020
Years of data
17
2005–2023

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

0510152005201420232005: 9.8 Percentage2006: 12.6 Percentage2007: 12.4 Percentage2008: 13 Percentage2009: 12.7 Percentage2010: 12 Percentage2011: 12.9 Percentage2012: 12.5 Percentage2013: 13.5 Percentage2014: 13.1 Percentage2015: 13.8 Percentage2016: 14.1 Percentage2017: 14.2 Percentage2018: 13.3 Percentage2019: 13.1 Percentage2020: 8.2 Percentage2023: 10.7 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Germany recorded 10.7% for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.5% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Germany peaked at 14.2% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 8.2%, in 2020.

That places Germany 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Germany, 2005 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2005 9.8% —
2006 12.6% +28.6%
2007 12.4% -1.6%
2008 13.0% +4.8%
2009 12.7% -2.3%
2010 12.0% -5.5%
2011 12.9% +7.5%
2012 12.5% -3.1%
2013 13.5% +8.0%
2014 13.1% -3.0%
2015 13.8% +5.3%
2016 14.1% +2.2%
2017 14.2% +0.7%
2018 13.3% -6.3%
2019 13.1% -1.5%
2020 8.2% -37.4%
2023 10.7% +30.5%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 10.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 1.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 10.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.1% 9.8% 13.0% 5
2010s 13.2% 12.0% 14.2% 10
2020s 9.4% 8.2% 10.7% 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 10 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 12.3% compare
  2. 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
  3. 12 Finland 11.5% compare
  4. 13 Türkiye 10.7% compare
  5. 15 Cyprus 9.6% compare
  6. 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 Germany?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Germany was 10.7% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 14.2% in 2017.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 8.2% in 2020.
How does Germany rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Germany ranks 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Germany 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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