Swiss Crime Fell In 2025 But Homicides And Serious Violence Rose

The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) reported on Monday that the total number of offences in 2025 was similar to 2009, the year crime statistics were first published in their current form. But it said the number of offences committed per 1,000 inhabitants in 2009 was 72 compared to 61 in 2025.

Theft (154,041 offences) remains the most common property crime in 2025, down by 5.3% compared to 2024: vehicle break-ins (–18.8%), thefts on/in vehicles (–17.0%) and pickpocketing (–15.5%) decreased sharply. In addition, there was a reduction in vehicle thefts (–4.9%), less property damage (–3.2%) and fewer cases of fraud (–5.1%).

In 2025, Swiss police recorded just under 58,000 offences online, a decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. According to the FSO, the vast majority (54,247) were economic cybercrime.

Most cases (81.2%) involved online fraud. The FSO also notes that men were more often victims of online investment fraud (65.2%), advance fee fraud (57.0%) and sextortion, extorting money using photos and videos; nine out of ten victims were men.

Women were more affected by fake requests for help (60.8%) and romance scams (54.8%). The FSO said the over-60s were most affected by online fraud.

This content was published on Mar 24, 2025 Digital crime in Switzerland has once again increased significantly. The number of offences committed digitally rose by 35% in 2024.