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Justice and crime - International comparisons

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Justice and crime - International comparisons

In 2024, a total of 24 610 thefts were recorded in Bulgaria, or 381.82 per 100 000 of the population, which placed our country 21st among the EU countries. There was a decrease of 5.9% compared to 2023.

In the same year, the highest number of thefts per 100 000 of the population among the member states of the European Union (EU) was recorded by the police authorities in Luxembourg - 2 711.85 per 100 000 people, followed by Denmark - 2 623.31, and Sweden - 2 510.19. Poland, Slovakia, and Cyprus had the lowest rates - 249.18, 142.85, and 65.40 per 100 000 people, respectively.

International comparisons are based on statistical information provided annually by the member states in the framework of a joint questionnaire of Eurostat and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UN-CTS).

Detailed statistical information can be found on the website of NSI at the sections:
International comparisons

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) is a state institution in Bulgaria that collects, processes and disseminates official statistical information on social, economic and demographic processes in the country. The NSI's activities are aimed at providing objective and reliable data that support informed decision-making by the state, business and society. The Institute works in accordance with international statistical standards and is an active participant in the European Statistical System.