Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Italy

Italy: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 6.4% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
6.4%
Change on year
down 23.8%
World rank
28th
of 47 countries
All-time high
19.4%
in 2015
All-time low
6.4%
in 2023
Years of data
18
2004–2023

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Italy, 2004–2023

51015202004201320232004: 15.3 Percentage2005: 14.3 Percentage2006: 14.8 Percentage2007: 16 Percentage2008: 14.2 Percentage2009: 15.9 Percentage2010: 12.7 Percentage2011: 14.5 Percentage2012: 14.9 Percentage2013: 16 Percentage2014: 18 Percentage2015: 19.4 Percentage2016: 14.7 Percentage2017: 12.5 Percentage2018: 11.3 Percentage2019: 9.4 Percentage2020: 8.4 Percentage2023: 6.4 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Italy is 6.4%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.

That represents a change of down 23.8% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Italy peaked at 19.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 6.4%, in 2023.

Italy ranks 28th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Italy, 2004 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2004 15.3% —
2005 14.3% -6.5%
2006 14.8% +3.5%
2007 16.0% +8.1%
2008 14.2% -11.3%
2009 15.9% +12.0%
2010 12.7% -20.1%
2011 14.5% +14.2%
2012 14.9% +2.8%
2013 16.0% +7.4%
2014 18.0% +12.5%
2015 19.4% +7.8%
2016 14.7% -24.2%
2017 12.5% -15.0%
2018 11.3% -9.6%
2019 9.4% -16.8%
2020 8.4% -10.6%
2023 6.4% -23.8%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 6.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 93% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 6.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 91% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.1% 14.2% 16.0% 6
2010s 14.3% 9.4% 19.4% 10
2020s 7.4% 6.4% 8.4% 2

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 26 Czechia 6.6% compare
  2. 26 North Macedonia 6.6% compare
  3. 29 Denmark 6.3% compare
  4. 30 Hungary 6.1% compare
  5. 31 Norway 5.9% compare
  6. 31 Romania 5.9% 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 Italy?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Italy was 6.4% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 19.4% in 2015.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 6.4% in 2023.
How does Italy rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Italy ranks 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Italy 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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