Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland
Switzerland: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 12.6% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland, 2007–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland is 12.6%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and down 40.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland peaked at 24.2% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 11.3%, in 2019.
Switzerland ranks 17th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 16.9% | — |
| 2008 | 15.8% | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 16.6% | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 18.8% | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 15.6% | -17.0% |
| 2012 | 24.2% | +55.1% |
| 2013 | 21.3% | -12.0% |
| 2014 | 20.4% | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 17.9% | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 17.4% | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 13.1% | -24.7% |
| 2018 | 11.4% | -13.0% |
| 2019 | 11.3% | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 11.8% | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 12.6% | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.4% | 15.8% | 16.9% | 3 |
| 2010s | 17.1% | 11.3% | 24.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.2% | 11.8% | 12.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More urban development data for Switzerland
- Population in the largest city 18.7% (2025)
- Population density 224.98 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.32 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.16 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.46 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.8141 % 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 36.23 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.46 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 1.37 Tonnes (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Switzerland was 12.6% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 24.2% in 2012.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.3% in 2019.
- How does Switzerland rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- Switzerland ranks 17th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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