Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Ireland
Ireland: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 11.3% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Ireland, 2003–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Ireland is 11.3%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 34.7% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Ireland peaked at 26.0% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 11.3%, in 2023.
Ireland ranks 20th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 26.0% | — |
| 2004 | 24.1% | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 24.6% | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 26.0% | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 24.0% | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 18.5% | -22.9% |
| 2009 | 21.0% | +13.5% |
| 2010 | 16.6% | -21.0% |
| 2011 | 16.4% | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 16.3% | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 16.7% | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 15.1% | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 16.3% | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 14.4% | -11.7% |
| 2017 | 16.3% | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 16.3% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 12.1% | -25.8% |
| 2020 | 17.3% | +43.0% |
| 2023 | 11.3% | -34.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 11.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.3%, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 11.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.3%, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.5% | 18.5% | 26.0% | 7 |
| 2010s | 15.7% | 12.1% | 16.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.3% | 11.3% | 17.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More urban development data for Ireland
- Population in the largest city 36.7% (2025)
- Population density 77.1 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 7.51 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.2369 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.30 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 1.13 % 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 18.44 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.30 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0 Tonnes (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Ireland?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Ireland was 11.3% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 26.0% in 2003.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.3% in 2023.
- How does Ireland rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- Ireland ranks 20th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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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