Switzerland: 0.6 homicides per 100,000 people (2023). 1st lowest rate of 8 in Western Europe. World median: 3.8 per 100,000. Safety 8 out of 10 compared with the world.

What is the murder rate in Switzerland?

Switzerland: 0.6 homicides per 100,000 people (2023). Source: World Bank, from UNODC, 2023.

Is crime going up in Switzerland?

The homicide rate is down 15% since 2013: from 0.7 per 100,000 people in 2013 to 0.6 in 2023.

Which places in Kanton Zürich have the least crime?

Lowest crime among the 34 municipalities compared in Kanton Zürich: Gossau (10/10), Männedorf (10/10), Richterswil (10/10). The lists on this page rank them all.

Which places in Kanton Zürich have the most crime?

Highest crime among the 34 municipalities compared in Kanton Zürich: Kloten (1/10), Zürich (1/10), Winterthur (1/10). The lists on this page rank them all.

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Switzerland: crime, homicide rate and trend

0.6 homicides per 100,000 people (2023)
-15% in 10 years (since 2013)
1st lowest rate of 8 in Western Europe
World median: 3.8 per 100,000
Source: World Bank, from UNODC, 2023.

Safety 8 out of 10 compared with the world

Questions about crime in Switzerland

Is Switzerland safe?: Switzerland: 0.6 homicides per 100,000 people (2023). 1st lowest rate of 8 in Western Europe. World median: 3.8 per 100,000. Safety 8 out of 10 compared with the world.
What is the murder rate in Switzerland?: Switzerland: 0.6 homicides per 100,000 people (2023). Source: World Bank, from UNODC, 2023.
Is crime going up in Switzerland?: The homicide rate is down 15% since 2013: from 0.7 per 100,000 people in 2013 to 0.6 in 2023.
Which places in Kanton Zürich have the least crime?: Lowest crime among the 34 municipalities compared in Kanton Zürich: Gossau (10/10), Männedorf (10/10), Richterswil (10/10). The lists on this page rank them all.
Which places in Kanton Zürich have the most crime?: Highest crime among the 34 municipalities compared in Kanton Zürich: Kloten (1/10), Zürich (1/10), Winterthur (1/10). The lists on this page rank them all.

Lowest crime places in Kanton Zürich

Gossau 10/10
Männedorf 10/10
Richterswil 10/10
Maur 10/10
Küsnacht 9/10
Bassersdorf 9/10
Pfäffikon 9/10
Horgen 8/10
Meilen 8/10
Thalwil 8/10

Ranked by crime per 100,000 people among the 34 municipalities compared in Kanton Zürich, with each place's Safety score (1 to 10, 10 = lowest crime).

Highest crime places in Kanton Zürich

Ranked by crime per 100,000 people among the 34 municipalities compared in Kanton Zürich, with each place's Safety score (1 to 10, 10 = lowest crime).

Places in Switzerland

Kanton Zürich

Crime recorded by the police (2024)

Crime	Recorded	Per 100,000
Intentional homicide	45	0.5
Attempted intentional homicide	233	2.6
Serious assault	1,029	11.5
Kidnapping	9	0.1
Sexual violence	4,830	53.9
of which: Rape	1,086	12.1
of which: Sexual assault	743	8.3
Sexual exploitation	2,335	26.1
Robbery	2,113	23.6
Burglary	46,070	514
of which: Burglary of homes	27,576	307.7
Theft	176,206	1,966.1
of which: Theft of vehicles or parts	32,022	357.3
Drug offences	48,208	537.9
Fraud	36,947	412.3
Corruption	39	0.4
of which: Bribery	37	0.4
Money laundering	5,758	64.3
Taking part in an organised crime group	36	0.4

Each country defines and records crime in its own way, so these figures compare a country with itself over time better than with other countries.

Source: Eurostat (crim_off_cat), offences recorded by the police; latest year for each type, shown beside a type when it differs.

Homicides per 100,000 people by year

Year	Per 100,000
2023	0.6
2022	0.5
2021	0.5
2020	0.5
2019	0.5
2018	0.6
2017	0.5
2016	0.5
2015	0.7
2014	0.5
2013	0.7
2012	0.6
2011	0.6
2010	0.7
2009	0.7
2002	1.2
2001	1.2
2000	1