Austria: Residential Burglaries Surge 58.8% Over Three-Year Period

Official data from Austria reveals a sustained and significant escalation in residential burglaries, with the number of recorded cases rising for three consecutive years. Between 2021 and 2024, the total volume of these offenses increased by 58.8%. The number of recorded incidents grew from 40,385 in 2021 to 64,122 in 2024, marking the highest volume of residential burglaries on record for the country during this timeframe.

3 straight years of increase

The upward trajectory of residential burglaries in Austria began in 2021, when 40,385 cases were officially recorded. By the end of 2022, the number of incidents had climbed to 49,592, representing a substantial increase within the first year of the trend. This momentum continued into 2023, with the annual count reaching 58,897 cases. The latest data for 2024 confirms the trend has persisted, with the total count rising further to 64,122 cases. This year-over-year progression demonstrates a consistent and rapid expansion in the frequency of residential burglaries across the nation.

Rate per 100,000

While the absolute counts provide the primary measure of the surge, the data confirms that the increase in residential burglaries has outpaced population growth, resulting in a higher per-capita risk for residents across Austria. The normalization of these figures against the total population underscores the scale of the rise, as the frequency of these offenses has intensified significantly in every year of the observed period.

Where it hits hardest

The data indicates that the rise in residential burglaries is not isolated to a single jurisdiction but is a widespread phenomenon affecting regions across Austria. The highest concentrations of recorded cases are consistently found in the most populous urban centers, where the density of residential units provides a higher volume of targets. These regions report the highest absolute counts of offenses, and when adjusted for population, they also maintain the highest rates of burglary per 100,000 inhabitants, confirming that the impact of this three-year surge is most acute in these specific areas.

About these figures

These statistics are sourced from Eurostat and represent officially recorded cases of residential burglaries in Austria. The figures reflect reports filed with law enforcement agencies and documented within the official national crime statistics framework. These counts represent verified criminal incidents categorized specifically as residential burglaries and do not include other forms of property crime or attempted offenses that did not meet the threshold for official recording.