Number of burglary

32,819 (number) in 2020

In 2020, burglary for Switzerland was 32,819. Burglary of Switzerland fell gradually from 56,706 in 2006 to 32,819 in 2020.

The description is composed by our digital data assistant.

“Burglary” means gaining unauthorised access to a part of a building/dwelling or other premises; including by use of force; with the intent to steal goods (breaking and entering). “Burglary” should include; where possible; theft from a house; appartment or other dwelling place; factory; shop or office; from a military establishment; or by using false keys. It should exclude theft from a car; from a container; from a vending machine; from a parking meter and from fenced meadow/compound. (UN-CTS M4.6)

Date Value Change, %
2020 32,819 -9.88%
2019 36,419 -6.31%
2018 38,871 -6.00%
2017 41,351 -11.15%
2016 46,539 -11.47%
2015 52,569 -17.48%
2014 63,706 -7.31%
2013 68,730 -6.76%
2012 73,714 13.11%
2011 65,172 4.71%
2010 62,243 -3.15%
2009 64,268