Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Switzerland
Switzerland: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 8.5% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Switzerland, 2007–2023
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 18th out of 47 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.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12.7% | — |
| 2008 | 12.2% | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 12.0% | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 13.6% | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 12.3% | -9.6% |
| 2012 | 16.5% | +34.1% |
| 2013 | 14.5% | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 14.7% | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 11.9% | -19.0% |
| 2016 | 10.9% | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 9.1% | -16.5% |
| 2018 | 7.9% | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 7.1% | -10.1% |
| 2020 | 7.2% | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 8.5% | +18.1% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 8.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 8.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
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 18th out of 47 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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