Victims and their relatives are entitled to compensation for the negative impact on, or the death of the victim as a result of the offences suffered. They may also be entitled to reparation where justified by the seriousness of the impact and by the particular circumstances.
Key figures on the topic
Claimant by gender, age and nationality
| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 030 | 1 018 |
| Status of claimant | ||
| Victim | 867 | 878 |
| Relative(s) | 49 | 62 |
| Victim and relative(s) | 44 | 10 |
| Unknown | 70 | 68 |
| Sex of victim | ||
| Male | 426 | 337 |
| Female | 602 | 681 |
| Unknown | 2 |
0 |
| Age of victim34 | ||
| Up to age 10 | 34 | 30 |
| 10-17 | 92 |
114 |
| 18-29 | 262 | 274 |
| 30-64 | 525 | 497 |
| Aged over 64 | 60 |
45 |
| Unknown | 57 |
58 |
| Nationality of victim | ||
| Swiss | 497 | 491 |
| Foreign nationals | 357 | 346 |
| Unknown | 176 | 181 |
Source: FSO – Statistics on Victim Support
Claims by type and amount of compensation
Further information
Further tables by subject
Statistical sources and concepts
Contact
Federal Statistical Office Section Crime and Criminal JusticeEspace de l'Europe 10
CH-2010 Neuchâtel
Switzerland