Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Iceland
Iceland: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 3.6% in 2020. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Iceland, 2004–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Iceland is 3.6%, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 9.1% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Iceland peaked at 5.4% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2017.
Iceland ranks 44th of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.0% | — |
| 2005 | 4.8% | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 3.3% | -31.2% |
| 2007 | 4.4% | +33.3% |
| 2008 | 4.3% | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 5.4% | +25.6% |
| 2010 | 5.0% | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | -36.0% |
| 2012 | 4.4% | +37.5% |
| 2013 | 2.6% | -40.9% |
| 2014 | 2.5% | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 2.8% | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 2.8% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.3% | -17.9% |
| 2018 | 3.6% | +56.5% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 3.6% | +9.1% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 3.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.3%, 32% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 3.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.3%, 32% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.4% | 6 |
| 2010s | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More urban development data for Iceland
- Population density 3.83 people per sq. km of land area (2024)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 4.93 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 3.16 Hectares (2020)
- Establishments, bedrooms and bed-places in tourist accommodation, by 1,124 Number (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 10.3% (2017)
- Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by degree of 9.85 million Number (2025)
- Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing 129.35 Million euro (2024)
- Housing cost overburden rate by age, sex and poverty status 13.1% (2020)
- Average number of rooms per person by tenure status and dwelling type 1.5 Average (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Iceland?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Iceland was 3.6% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 5.4% in 2009.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2017.
- How does Iceland rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- Iceland ranks 44th out of 46 countries with data for 2020.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iceland 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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