Police crime statistics 2014 – Homicides at lowest level in 30 years
Neuchâtel, 23.03.2015 - FSO) - In 2014, 41 homicides were recorded, the lowest level registered since the surveying of data from police reports (1982). Compared with 2013, an overall decline in offences under the Criminal Code (-8.5%), the Narcotics Act (-16.8%) and the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals (-4.7%) was also observed. These are some of the key findings of the Police Crime Statistics (PCS) compiled by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below)
Address for enquiries
Philippe Hayoz, FSO, Section Crime and Criminal Justice, +41 58 46 36454,
Stephan Gysi, FSO, Section Crime and Criminal Justice, +41 58 46 36793,
e-mail: PKS@bfs.admin.ch
Press service FSO, +41 58 46 36013, e-mail: kom@bfs.admin.ch
Publisher
Federal Statistical Office
http://www.statistics.admin.ch
