Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Estonia
Estonia: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 6.7% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Estonia, 2004–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Estonia is 6.7%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and down 56.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Estonia peaked at 36.9% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2020.
Estonia ranks 33rd of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 36.9% | — |
| 2005 | 30.8% | -16.5% |
| 2006 | 28.2% | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 30.7% | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 22.6% | -26.4% |
| 2009 | 28.1% | +24.3% |
| 2010 | 24.0% | -14.6% |
| 2011 | 20.5% | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 22.2% | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 15.4% | -30.6% |
| 2014 | 14.1% | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 15.0% | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 12.7% | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 11.0% | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 8.7% | -20.9% |
| 2019 | 9.5% | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 6.3% | -33.7% |
| 2023 | 6.7% | +6.3% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 6.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.3%, 59% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 6.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.3%, 59% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.6% | 22.6% | 36.9% | 6 |
| 2010s | 15.3% | 8.7% | 24.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More urban development data for Estonia
- Population in the largest city 47.4% (2025)
- Population density 32.07 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 5.92 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in largest city 457,657 (2025)
- Establishments, bedrooms and bed-places in tourist accommodation, by 1,233 Number (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 0.0% (2017)
- Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by degree of 6.65 million Number (2024)
- Housing cost overburden rate by NUTS 2 region 8.8% (2025)
- Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing 26.89 Million euro (2024)
- Wagons and their load capacity by type of wagons 8,572 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Estonia?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Estonia was 6.7% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 36.9% in 2004.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2020.
- How does Estonia rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- Estonia ranks 33rd out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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