Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Serbia
Serbia: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 12.0% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Serbia, 2013–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Serbia recorded 12.0% for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 27.3% on the previous year and down 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Serbia peaked at 31.4% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 12.0%, in 2023.
That places Serbia 18th out of 46 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Serbia, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29.3% | — |
| 2014 | 31.4% | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 26.4% | -15.9% |
| 2016 | 29.0% | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 21.1% | -27.2% |
| 2018 | 20.6% | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 16.5% | -19.9% |
| 2020 | 16.5% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 12.0% | -27.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24.9% | 16.5% | 31.4% | 7 |
| 2020s | 14.2% | 12.0% | 16.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Serbia?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Serbia was 12.0% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 31.4% in 2014.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.0% in 2023.
- How does Serbia rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- Serbia ranks 18th out of 46 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Serbia 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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