Police crime statistics 2015 – Burglaries drop a record 19%
Neuchâtel, 21.03.2016 - (FSO) – In 2015, the number of burglaries fell drastically by 9922 offences to 42,416 reported offences. This was a record decline of 19% according to the Federal Statistical Office's police crime statistics (SPC). Compared with 2014, a decline of -7.3% was observed in offences under the Swiss Criminal Code.
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, Crime and Criminal Justice section, +41 58 46 36454,
Stephan Gysi, FSO, Crime and Criminal Justice section, +41 58 46 36793,
e-mail: PKS@bfs.admin.ch
Publisher
Federal Statistical Office
http://www.statistics.admin.ch
