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Crime Statistics in Finland

Finland has consistently reported low crime rates compared to other European countries. However, there are some interesting trends and statistics worth exploring.

Crime Rates in Finland

• According to Statistics Finland, the number of crimes decreased by 4% between 2018 and 2019.
• In 2019, there were 1.4 million reported crimes, which is a rate of about 260 per 100,000 inhabitants.
• The most common types of crime in Finland are property-related crimes (e.g., theft, vandalism), accounting for about 70% of all reported crimes.

Foreigners and Crime

• A study published in the European Journal of Criminology found that immigrants from Somalia were overrepresented among those arrested for crimes in Finland.
• Another study by the University of Helsinki discovered that foreigners accounted for a disproportionate number of rape suspects in Finland.

Drug Use and Crime

• Nicotine products are popular in Finland, with about 10% of Finns using snus or other forms of smokeless tobacco.
• However, drug use is also a significant problem in Finland, with many people using cannabis and other illicit substances.

Prisons and Rehabilitation

• Finland has a relatively low prison population compared to other European countries.
• The country’s open prisons are designed to provide rehabilitation and support for prisoners, rather than punishment.

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