In 2021, the police registered 30 351 offences having a digital component. An increase of more than 24% compared to the previous year. In the same year, 15 women were killed by their current or former partner.
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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