Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 24.2% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
24.2%
Change on year
up 19.2%
World rank
1st
of 47 countries
All-time high
30.0%
in 2005
All-time low
16.5%
in 2014
Years of data
14
2005–2018
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in United Kingdom, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2018, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in United Kingdom stood at 24.2%.
The figure is up 19.2% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in United Kingdom peaked at 30.0% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 16.5%, in 2014.
United Kingdom ranks 1st of 47 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 30.0% | — |
| 2006 | 27.6% | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 26.9% | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 24.8% | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 25.1% | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 23.1% | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 20.7% | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 19.7% | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 17.4% | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 16.5% | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 16.6% | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 16.8% | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 20.3% | +20.8% |
| 2018 | 24.2% | +19.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.9% | 24.8% | 30.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 19.5% | 16.5% | 24.2% | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 1 United Kingdom 24.2% compare
- 3 Greece 20.9% compare
- 4 Netherlands 16.7% compare
- 4 Netherlands 16.7% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in United Kingdom?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in United Kingdom was 24.2% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 30.0% in 2005.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.5% in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
- United Kingdom ranks 1st out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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