Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Switzerland

Switzerland: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 8.5% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
8.5%
Change on year
up 18.1%
World rank
16th
of 38 countries
All-time high
16.5%
in 2012
All-time low
7.1%
in 2019
Years of data
15
2007–2023

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

0510152007201520232007: 12.7 Percentage2008: 12.2 Percentage2009: 12 Percentage2010: 13.6 Percentage2011: 12.3 Percentage2012: 16.5 Percentage2013: 14.5 Percentage2014: 14.7 Percentage2015: 11.9 Percentage2016: 10.9 Percentage2017: 9.1 Percentage2018: 7.9 Percentage2019: 7.1 Percentage2020: 7.2 Percentage2023: 8.5 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Switzerland is 8.5%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 18.1% on the previous year and down 41.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Switzerland peaked at 16.5% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7.1%, in 2019.

That places Switzerland 16th 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 12.3% 12.0% 12.7% 3
2010s 11.8% 7.1% 16.5% 10
2020s 7.8% 7.2% 8.5% 2

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  5. 18 Luxembourg 7.4% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Switzerland?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Switzerland was 8.5% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 16.5% in 2012.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 7.1% in 2019.
How does Switzerland rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Switzerland ranks 16th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Switzerland 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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