In 2022, the police recorded an increase in burglaries for the first time in 10 years. With an increase of more than 14%, these offences have thus returned to their pre-pandemic level.
In 2021, 11 315 sentences and measures have been implemented. 66% of persons have been incarcerated, 30% provided a community service and 4% have served their sentence under electronic surveillance.
In 2021 the number of juvenile convictions amounts to 20'902 cases. With 97'386 entries in the criminal register in 2021, the number of convictions fell slightly compared with the previous year (-1%).
In 2021, CHF 4.8 million was paid out to crime victims by the compensation authorities and the victim consultation centres provided consultations in 44 633 cases.
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