Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Romania

Romania: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 5.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
5.9%
Change on year
down 33.0%
World rank
28th
of 38 countries
All-time high
16.3%
in 2011
All-time low
5.9%
in 2023
Years of data
15
2007–2023

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Romania, 2007–2023

0510152007201520232007: 15.4 Percentage2008: 13.1 Percentage2009: 16.1 Percentage2010: 15.4 Percentage2011: 16.3 Percentage2012: 13.7 Percentage2013: 15.7 Percentage2014: 14.5 Percentage2015: 13.1 Percentage2016: 14.1 Percentage2017: 11.3 Percentage2018: 11.5 Percentage2019: 9.6 Percentage2020: 8.8 Percentage2023: 5.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Romania is 5.9%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.0% on the previous year and down 62.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Romania peaked at 16.3% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.9%, in 2023.

That places Romania 28th out of 38 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.9% 13.1% 16.1% 3
2010s 13.5% 9.6% 16.3% 10
2020s 7.4% 5.9% 8.8% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 25 Italy 6.4% compare
  2. 26 Denmark 6.3% compare
  3. 27 Hungary 6.1% compare
  4. 28 Norway 5.9% compare
  5. 30 Latvia 5.4% compare
  6. 31 Estonia 4.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Romania?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Romania was 5.9% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 16.3% in 2011.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 5.9% in 2023.
How does Romania rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Romania ranks 28th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Romania 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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