Number of recorded criminal offences in Germany 1991-2022
The number of criminal offences recorded in Germany fluctuated during the specified period. In 2022, around 5.63 million crimes were registered, compared to 5.99 million in 2011. The data are based on police criminal statistics, which are compiled by the Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt). The statistics include all criminal offences known to the police as well as attempts to commit a crime. Not included are minor breaches of the law, crimes against the state and traffic offences.