Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Latvia
Latvia: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 5.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.4%
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
33rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
28.7%
in 2008
All-time low
5.3%
in 2020
Years of data
17
2005–2023
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Latvia, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Latvia is 5.4%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 55.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Latvia peaked at 28.7% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.3%, in 2020.
Latvia ranks 33rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22.6% | — |
| 2006 | 27.2% | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 27.2% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 28.7% | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 25.3% | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 23.8% | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 19.0% | -20.2% |
| 2012 | 17.0% | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 12.0% | -29.4% |
| 2014 | 13.0% | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 11.8% | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 10.0% | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 8.0% | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 8.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | -29.1% |
| 2020 | 5.3% | -13.1% |
| 2023 | 5.4% | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.2% | 22.6% | 28.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 12.9% | 6.1% | 23.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Latvia?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Latvia was 5.4% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.7% in 2008.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2020.
- How does Latvia rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
- Latvia ranks 33rd out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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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