Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Türkiye

Türkiye: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 10.7% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
10.7%
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
13th
of 47 countries
All-time high
21.4%
in 2006
All-time low
8.5%
in 2012
Years of data
15
2006–2023

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Türkiye, 2006–2023

051015202006201420232006: 21.4 Percentage2007: 17 Percentage2008: 11.3 Percentage2009: 12.4 Percentage2011: 10.7 Percentage2012: 8.5 Percentage2013: 9.7 Percentage2014: 10.6 Percentage2015: 11.2 Percentage2016: 10.7 Percentage2017: 11.3 Percentage2018: 11.1 Percentage2019: 10.9 Percentage2020: 9.8 Percentage2023: 10.7 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Türkiye recorded 10.7% for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in 2023.

That represents a change of up 9.2% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Türkiye peaked at 21.4% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 8.5%, in 2012.

That places Türkiye 13th 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 Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Türkiye, 2006 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2006 21.4% —
2007 17.0% -20.6%
2008 11.3% -33.5%
2009 12.4% +9.7%
2011 10.7% -13.7%
2012 8.5% -20.6%
2013 9.7% +14.1%
2014 10.6% +9.3%
2015 11.2% +5.7%
2016 10.7% -4.5%
2017 11.3% +5.6%
2018 11.1% -1.8%
2019 10.9% -1.8%
2020 9.8% -10.1%
2023 10.7% +9.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.5% 11.3% 21.4% 4
2010s 10.5% 8.5% 11.3% 9
2020s 10.2% 9.8% 10.7% 2

Countries ranked near Türkiye

  1. 10 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 12.3% compare
  2. 11 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 11.8% compare
  3. 12 Finland 11.5% compare
  4. 13 Germany 10.7% compare
  5. 15 Cyprus 9.6% compare
  6. 15 Ireland 9.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Türkiye?
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Türkiye was 10.7% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 21.4% in 2006.
What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 8.5% in 2012.
How does Türkiye rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
Türkiye ranks 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Türkiye 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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Indicator
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 815 data points, 2003–2023
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