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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 10 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 12.3% compare
- 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
- 12 Finland 11.5% compare
- 13 Türkiye 10.7% compare
- 15 Cyprus 9.6% compare
- 15 Ireland 9.6% compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
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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