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Crimes per 10 000 people in counties
Last updated: 25.05.2026
County statistics are viewed as a ratio – for example, in the case of less populated counties, this methodology helps better interpret the level of crime and compare the data with other, more densely populated counties.
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The number of crimes per 10 000 people is a better way to illustrate the geographical distribution of crimes than absolute numbers. It is assumed that the number of crimes committed is higher in areas with more densely populated areas.