The number of offenses and infractions reported to the authorities in Finland totaled roughly 529,800 in 2023, according to preliminary figures. Compared to the previous year, the number of criminal offenses increased. In the same year, approximately 130,000 thefts and petty thefts were recorded.
Number of selected offenses and infractions in Finland in 2023, by type of offense
Characteristic
Number of offenses
Theft, petty theft
130,018
Traffic offences
118,995
Fraud, embezzlement
45,409
Assault
41,271
Damage to property
30,532
Offences involving narcotics
26,750
Unlawful use of narcotics
18,578
Drunken driving
15,889
Means of payment frauds and offences
15,073
Violation of privacy, peace and honour
12,724
Drunken driving, under the influence of alcohol
9,141
Sexual crimes
7,292
Drunken driving, under the influence of other intoxicant
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