Homicides according to the police crime statistics between 2009 and 2016 - Decrease of almost 40% in deaths by homicide since 2004
Neuchâtel, 22.01.2018 - (FSO) – According to the police crime statistics (PCS), 49 persons on average were killed every year between 2009 and 2016, i.e. 38% fewer than during the years 2000 to 2004, which have already been the subject of such a study. There were 172 victims of homicide attempts per year, representing an increase of 24% compared with the years 2000 to 2004. At least six in ten victims knew their assailant. Firearms are used less often.
This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below).
Address for enquiries
Sonia Darbellay, FSO, Crime and Criminal Justice Section, tel.: +41 58 467 16 04,
e-mail: PKS@bfs.admin.ch
Publisher
Federal Statistical Office
http://www.statistics.admin.ch
