Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026)
Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026): Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 17.6% in 2020. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026), 2011–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) is 17.6%, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) peaked at 22.1% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 17.6%, in 2020.
Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) ranks 11th of 44 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026), year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19.4% | — |
| 2012 | 19.9% | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 22.1% | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 20.7% | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 20.7% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 19.2% | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 18.7% | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 17.6% | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.7% | 18.2% | 22.1% | 9 |
| 2020s | 17.6% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026)
- 9 Luxembourg 19.5% compare
- 10 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 18.9% compare
- 12 Germany 17.1% compare
- 13 Finland 16.7% compare
- 14 Spain 16.6% compare
More urban development data for Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026)
- Housing cost overburden rate by age, sex and poverty status 8.0% (2020)
- At-risk-of-poverty rate after deducting housing costs by age and sex 29.8% (2021)
- Average number of rooms per person by tenure status and dwelling type 1.7 Average (2021)
- Total housing costs in pps 476.4 Purchasing power standard (PPS) (2021)
- Median of the housing cost burden distribution by age, sex and 13.0% (2020)
- Self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main 1.6% (2021)
- At-risk-of-poverty rate by degree of urbanisation 24,474 Thousand persons (2021)
- Average number of rooms per person by degree of urbanization 1.7 Average (2021)
- Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation 8,325 Thousand persons (2021)
- Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of 32,508 Thousand persons (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026)?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) was 17.6% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026)?
- The highest recorded value was 22.1% in 2013.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026)?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.6% in 2020.
- How does Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) ranks 11th out of 44 countries with data for 2020.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 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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