Crime rate Norway: A country with deep contrasts
Crime Rate in Norway:
Norway is generally considered one of the safest countries in the world. The crime rate is very low by international standards and is significantly below the average for the European Union.
Murder Rate:
In 2021, the murder rate in Norway was 0.53 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants.
Comparison: The European average murder rate is 3.1 per 100,000 inhabitants.
Long-term Trend: The murder rate in Norway has been declining in recent decades.
Other Crimes:
The total number of crimes in Norway has also decreased in recent years.
Comparison: Compared internationally, the crime rate in Norway remains below average.
Regional Differences: However, the crime rate in Norway varies somewhat regionally. In large cities such as Oslo, the rate tends to be slightly higher than in rural areas.
Specific Crimes:
Burglaries: The number of burglaries in Norway has decreased significantly in recent years.
Theft: Theft, especially pickpocketing, is common in Norway.
Drug Crime: Norway has a relatively low problem with drug crime.
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To summarize:
Norway is a very safe country with a low crime rate.
The murder rate is significantly lower than the European average.
The overall number of crimes has decreased in recent years.
Regional differences: Crime rates are slightly higher in larger cities.
Theft is the most common offense.
Important:
Statistics: Crime statistics can be incomplete and may not fully reflect actual crime.
Perspective: It is important to consider Norway's crime rate in an international comparison.
Safety recommendations: Before your trip, please inform yourself about the current security situation in Norway and take the usual precautions.
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