Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Germany
Germany: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 17.1% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Germany, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Germany is 17.1%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.6% on the previous year and down 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Germany peaked at 23.6% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 14.3%, in 2005.
Germany ranks 12th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Germany, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14.3% | — |
| 2006 | 18.7% | +30.8% |
| 2007 | 17.7% | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 19.0% | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 18.7% | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 17.5% | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 18.2% | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 21.4% | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 22.9% | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 22.0% | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 23.3% | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 22.4% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 23.6% | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 23.0% | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 21.9% | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 14.3% | -34.7% |
| 2023 | 17.1% | +19.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.7% | 14.3% | 19.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 21.6% | 17.5% | 23.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.7% | 14.3% | 17.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 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
- 11 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 17.6% compare
- 13 Finland 16.7% compare
- 14 Spain 16.6% compare
- 15 Austria 14.4% compare
More urban development data for Germany
- Population in the largest city 5.2% (2025)
- Population density 238.35 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.81 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.0972 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 8.11 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.1772 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 23.13 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.58 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 58.06 Tonnes (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Germany?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Germany was 17.1% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 23.6% in 2017.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.3% in 2005.
- How does Germany rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- Germany ranks 12th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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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