Ireland vs Switzerland: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation

Ireland
11.3%
in 2023
Switzerland
12.6%
in 2023
Ireland rank
20th
Switzerland rank
17th

Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation over time

  • Ireland
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 12.6% against 11.3% in Ireland, a difference of 1.3%.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 44 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 21.2% 16.4% 4.7% Ireland
2010s 15.7% 17.1% 1.5% Switzerland
2020s 14.3% 12.2% 2.1% Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation, Ireland or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 12.6% against 11.3% in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation between Ireland and Switzerland?
1.3%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Switzerland?
15 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Ireland and Switzerland rank globally for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
Ireland ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 44 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 780 data points, 2003–2023
Last refreshed