Criminal judgments of minors and adult convictions in 2023 Convictions increased for minors and decreased for adults in 2023

This document is also available in a newer version, see the following link: A sharp rise in traffic offences since 2020

Convictions increased for minors and decreased for adults in 2023

18.06.2024 - In 2023, 23 080 judgments of minors were pronounced - an increase of 11% compared with 2022. Judgments for offences under the Criminal Code rose by 5%, continuing an upward trend that began in 2015. For adults, the criminal records registered 102 822 convictions for an offence or crime, declining slightly compared with 2022 (-1.4%). These are some of the findings from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). 

You can find further information in the press releases in German, French and Italian. The English version only contains the lead of the press release.

Details

Observation period
2023
Periodicity
Irregular
Spatial division
Switzerland
Published by
Federal Statistical Office
Source(s)
Federal Statistical Office
FSO number
2024-0241-e
Copyright
Federal Statistical Office (Opens in new tab or window)
Terms of Use
OPEN-BY
Open use - Must provide the source
Article type:
Press release
Published on:
18.06.2024
Topic:
Crime and criminal justice

Available Languages

Data access

Download

PDF 146 kB

Related content