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
30th
of 38 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

510152025302005201420232005: 22.6 Percentage2006: 27.2 Percentage2007: 27.2 Percentage2008: 28.7 Percentage2009: 25.3 Percentage2010: 23.8 Percentage2011: 19 Percentage2012: 17 Percentage2013: 12 Percentage2014: 13 Percentage2015: 11.8 Percentage2016: 10 Percentage2017: 8 Percentage2018: 8.6 Percentage2019: 6.1 Percentage2020: 5.3 Percentage2023: 5.4 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2023, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Latvia stood at 5.4%.

Compared with earlier readings it 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.

That places Latvia 30th out of 38 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 27 Hungary 6.1% compare
  2. 28 Norway 5.9% compare
  3. 28 Romania 5.9% compare
  4. 31 Estonia 4.3% compare
  5. 32 Montenegro 3.5% compare
  6. 33 Slovakia 3.4% compare

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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 30th out of 38 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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About this data

Indicator
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 670 data points, 2003–2023
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