Liechtenstein Residential Burglaries Surge 144.1% Over Three-Year Period

Official data from Eurostat confirms a sustained and significant escalation in residential burglaries across Liechtenstein. Over a period of three consecutive years, the number of officially recorded incidents has climbed from 59 cases in 2021 to 144 cases in 2024. This trajectory represents a cumulative increase of 144.1% in the total volume of residential burglary offences recorded by authorities.

3 straight years of increase

The upward trend in residential burglaries began following the 2021 reporting period, which recorded 59 cases. In 2022, the number of recorded burglaries rose to 111, marking the first significant jump in the sequence. The momentum continued into 2023, with the annual count reaching 138 cases. By the conclusion of the 2024 reporting cycle, the total had reached 144 recorded residential burglaries. This sequence of year-over-year growth establishes a consistent pattern of rising criminal activity within the residential sector over the three-year timeframe.

About these figures

The data presented in this report is derived from official statistics provided by Eurostat. The figures represent the total number of residential burglaries officially recorded by law enforcement agencies in Liechtenstein. These statistics track the volume of reported incidents categorized specifically as residential burglaries, reflecting the documented occurrences within the country's jurisdiction during the specified reporting years.