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France - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area was 14.70% in December of 2023, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for France - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, France - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area reached a record high of 22.30% in December of 2004 and a record low of 13.90% in December of 2017.

In France, in April 2025, the most common type of offense reported to the police was non-violent robbery against persons, with ****** cases. Moreover, *** armed robberies were committed during that time.

The monthly number of crimes and offenses recorded by the French police and gendarmerie fluctuated between January 2015 and August 2022, but increased overall. The month with the highest number of offenses recorded by police services was March 2022, with more than 352,000. In contrast, there were only 139,417 in April 2020, during the containment period set up by the French authorities to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

French Polynesia crime rate per 100K population for 2009 was 0.35, a 88.96% decline from 2008.

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<li>French Polynesia crime rate per 100K population for 2008 was <strong>3.21</strong>, a <strong>27.48% increase</strong> from 2007.</li>
<li>French Polynesia crime rate per 100K population for 2007 was <strong>2.52</strong>, a <strong>130.59% increase</strong> from 2006.</li>
<li>French Polynesia crime rate per 100K population for 2006 was <strong>1.09</strong>, a <strong>0% increase</strong> from .</li>
</ul>Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.

Historical chart and dataset showing St. Martin (French part) crime rate per 100K population by year from 2011 to 2016.

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In France, in January 2025, more than ****** crimes and offenses related to drug use were reported to the police; on the other hand, there were ***** crimes related to drug trafficking, which were also reported that same month.

France - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area: Below 60% of median equivalised income was 19.40% in December of 2023, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for France - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area: Below 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, France - Population reporting occurrence of crime, violence or vandalism in their area: Below 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 27.00% in December of 2020 and a record low of 18.60% in December of 2017.

This chart shows the distribution of people involved in homicide cases in France in 2022, by nationality. It displays that ** percent of individuals accused of homicide in France were French.

As of June 2024, the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights published its annual report on the state of racism in France. It appeared that racist acts maintained a similar trend when compared to the previous year, going from ******acts in 2023 to ******in 2024. Therefore, in the context of the legislative elections in June 2024 and the rise of far-right parties, the Commission stepped out and called on the French not to vote for the National Rally in the upcoming elections.

In 2023, 88 percent of the victims of rape or attempted rape recorded by the French security forces were women. The proportion of men among the perpetrators of these crimes was 98 percent. Regarding sexual offenses, 85 percent of the victims were women, and 96 percent of the perpetrators were men. It should also be noted that the older the victims, the more women are represented among them.

Spain crime rate per 100K population for 2021 was 0.61, a 2.94% decline from 2020.

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<li>Spain crime rate per 100K population for 2020 was <strong>0.63</strong>, a <strong>10.41% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Spain crime rate per 100K population for 2019 was <strong>0.70</strong>, a <strong>13.71% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Spain crime rate per 100K population for 2018 was <strong>0.62</strong>, a <strong>6.28% decline</strong> from 2017.</li>
</ul>Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.

The monthly number of crimes and offenses related to drug use varied greatly between January 2015 and August 2022. There is a certain periodicity to drug enforcement. March is the month when law enforcement records the most cases in a year. The lowest number was recorded in April 2020, during the containment of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. At the beginning of 2021, President Emmanuel Macron and his Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin launched a vast repressive plan against the use and sale of illegal drugs in France. In March 2022, the number of crimes was the highest recorded in France since 2015.

These data constitute an update of the volumes of crime and delinquency found in France published by the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police, published until 2013 in the French Documentation, and available on its website Internet. They contain administrative information on the judicial activity of the gendarmerie and police services, including those of the DOM-COM, since 2012.

This statistic contains data on the population in prisons in France: — national data on the 1st day of each quarter (distribution by age, sex, nationality, educational attainment, criminal category, quantum, crime) — national inflow data for the previous quarter (Distribution of incoming and outgoing in the quarter by reason) Prior to April 2014, these statistics were produced from manual collections from establishments. Since January 2017, they are powered by GENESIS (Management Software) data. Between these two dates, these statistics have not been published.

The France access control market, valued at €300 million in 2025, is poised for robust growth, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.30% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers. Increasing security concerns across commercial, residential, and government sectors are prompting greater adoption of advanced access control systems. The rising popularity of smart buildings and the Internet of Things (IoT) integration within security infrastructure are further contributing to market growth. Furthermore, the increasing need for streamlined access management and improved efficiency in various sectors, particularly transport and logistics, is driving demand for sophisticated solutions. The market is segmented by type (card readers, biometric readers, electronic locks, software, etc.) and end-user vertical (commercial, residential, government, etc.), offering diverse opportunities for market players. Technological advancements, such as the integration of artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions, are shaping the future trajectory of the market, while potential restraints could include high initial investment costs and the need for skilled professionals for installation and maintenance. The competitive landscape is characterized by both established multinational corporations and specialized access control providers. Key players like Suprema Inc., Thales Group, Bosch Security Systems, and Honeywell International Inc. are leveraging their technological expertise and extensive distribution networks to maintain a strong market position. However, smaller, innovative companies are emerging with specialized solutions and disruptive technologies, potentially impacting the market share of established players. Growth is expected across all segments, but particularly within the biometric readers and software segments due to their enhanced security features and adaptability to evolving technological advancements. The continued focus on cybersecurity and data protection regulations will be a significant factor shaping the market in the years to come. Recent developments include: March 2024: Le Bourget Sports Park, the Paris Olympic Games climbing event venue, underwent a comprehensive renovation. To ensure security during and post-Olympics, the city selects Pollux, a French company specializing in electronic locks. Pollux highlights its technology, emphasizing simplified access management with electronic locks and the Iwa mobile access control solution. This approach addresses key management challenges for municipalities, offering secure and convenient access for stakeholders while reducing the risk of lost keys., January 2024: Thales finalized the acquisition of Imperva. Thales aims to fortify organizations' data protection and access management capabilities in the European and French markets. The acquisition marks the company's ninth investment in digital security within the past nine years. Imperva's incorporation strengthens Thales to advance cybersecurity solutions on a global scale.. Key drivers for this market are: Growing Adoption of Access Control Systems Owing to Rising Crime Rates and Threats, Technological Advancements. Potential restraints include: Growing Adoption of Access Control Systems Owing to Rising Crime Rates and Threats, Technological Advancements. Notable trends are: The Commercial Segment Holds one of the Highest Market Share.

In 2023, there were more than 86,700 people in prisons in France. Among them, around 67,000 were French nationals, and almost 19,400 were foreigners.

All crime data for Vital Signs indicators are provided by the Baltimore City Police Department. BNIA-JFI normalizes this data by population to establish crime rates. Normalizing data allows for the rates to reflect the concentration of the crime relative to the population in the area and allows for comparison between areas of different populations.