Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Hungary

Hungary: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 6.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
6.1%
Change on year
up 15.1%
World rank
30th
of 47 countries
All-time high
13.9%
in 2014
All-time low
4.8%
in 2018
Years of data
17
2005–2023

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

4681012142005201420232005: 12.4 Percentage2006: 10 Percentage2007: 12.9 Percentage2008: 13.1 Percentage2009: 11.6 Percentage2010: 11.7 Percentage2011: 10.9 Percentage2012: 10.4 Percentage2013: 12.6 Percentage2014: 13.9 Percentage2015: 10.6 Percentage2016: 9.7 Percentage2017: 7.2 Percentage2018: 4.8 Percentage2019: 5.3 Percentage2020: 5.3 Percentage2023: 6.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Hungary is 6.1%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 15.1% on the previous year and down 51.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Hungary peaked at 13.9% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.8%, in 2018.

That places Hungary 30th out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Hungary, 2005 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2005 12.4% —
2006 10.0% -19.4%
2007 12.9% +29.0%
2008 13.1% +1.6%
2009 11.6% -11.5%
2010 11.7% +0.9%
2011 10.9% -6.8%
2012 10.4% -4.6%
2013 12.6% +21.2%
2014 13.9% +10.3%
2015 10.6% -23.7%
2016 9.7% -8.5%
2017 7.2% -25.8%
2018 4.8% -33.3%
2019 5.3% +10.4%
2020 5.3% +0.0%
2023 6.1% +15.1%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 6.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 89% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 6.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 87% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.0% 10.0% 13.1% 5
2010s 9.7% 4.8% 13.9% 10
2020s 5.7% 5.3% 6.1% 2

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 28 Italy 6.4% compare
  2. 29 Denmark 6.3% compare
  3. 31 Norway 5.9% compare
  4. 31 Romania 5.9% compare
  5. 33 Latvia 5.4% compare
  6. 33 Latvia 5.4% 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 Hungary?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Hungary was 6.1% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 13.9% in 2014.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 4.8% in 2018.
How does Hungary rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Hungary ranks 30th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Hungary 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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