Crime of Austria - Austrian Crime statistics

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Assault victims	0.8%	[18th of 20]
Believe in police efficiency	76%	[5th of 17]
DEFINITION: Proportion of people in international Crime Victims Survey 2000 who say police do a good job in controlling crime in their area.
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin
Bribe payers index	7.8	[4th of 19]
DEFINITION: The index ranks the leading exporting countries in terms of the degree to which their companies are perceived to be paying bribes. The scale is from 0 to 10, where 10 represents negligible bribery and 0 a very high level of bribery. Based on a survey of nearly 800 business executives conducted in 14 emerging-market countries.
SOURCE: UN International Crime Victims' Survey
Bribery victims	0.7%	[6th of 16]
DEFINITION: People victimized by bribery (corruption) (as a % of the total population). Data refer to people who have been asked or expected to pay a bribe by a government official. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: Transparency International
Car thefts	5,489	[22nd of 46]
DEFINITION: Total recorded automobile thefts. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin
Death penalty > Abolition date	1,968	[56th of 64]
DEFINITION: Amnesty International
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention)
Death penalty > Abolition for ordinary crimes	1,950	[11th of 20]
DEFINITION: Amnesty International
SOURCE: Last updated: 01/04/03
Death penalty > Last executed	1,950	[25th of 55]
DEFINITION: Amnesty International
SOURCE: Last updated: 01/04/03
Drug offences	22,422 per 100,000 people	[13th of 46]
DEFINITION: Drug offence cases per 100,000 population (2000).
SOURCE: Last updated: 01/04/03
Embezzlements	2,929	[10th of 36]
DEFINITION: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention)
Frauds	31,326	[10th of 48]
DEFINITION: Total recorded frauds. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention)
Manslaughters	109	[16th of 42]
DEFINITION: Total recorded non-intentional homicides. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention)
Murders committed by youths	7	[67th of 73]
DEFINITION: Homicide rates among youths aged 10–29 years by country or area: most recent year available (variable 1990–1999).
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention)
Murders with firearms	25	[26th of 36]
DEFINITION: Total recorded intentional homicides committed with a firearm. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: World Health Organization: World report on violence and health, 2002
Perception of safety > Burglary	82%	[2nd of 17]
DEFINITION: Proportions in International Crime Victims Survey 2000 reporting that they feel only a small risk of burglary.
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention)
Perception of safety > Walking in dark	78%	[8th of 15]
DEFINITION: Proportions in International Crime Victims Survey 2000 reporting that they feel safe walking in the dark.
SOURCE: UN International Crime Victims' Survey
Prisoners	8,114 prisoners	[74th of 168]
DEFINITION: Total persons incarcerated
SOURCE: UN International Crime Victims' Survey
Prisoners > Female	5.7%	[34th of 134]
DEFINITION: Female prisoners, expressed as a percentage share of the total prison population. Data for 2003.
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention)
Prisoners > Foreign prisoners	33%	[17th of 86]
DEFINITION: Prisoners who are foreign nationals, expressed as a percentage share of total prison population. Data for 2003.
SOURCE: International Centre for Prison Studies - World Prison Brief
Prisoners > Per capita	100 per 100,000 people	[91st of 164]
DEFINITION: Data for 2003. Number of prisoners held per 100,000 population.
SOURCE: International Centre for Prison Studies - World Prison Brief
Prisoners > Pre-trial detainees	26.8%	[83rd of 143]
DEFINITION: The percentage of the prison population that is being held pre-trial / on remand. Data for 2003.
SOURCE: International Centre for Prison Studies - World Prison Brief
Prisoners > Share of prison capacity filled	101.1%	[90th of 128]
DEFINITION: The percentage of the offical prison capacity filled. This is obtained by comparing the number of prisoners in a nation to the offical capacity of the nation's prison system. Data for 2003.
SOURCE: International Centre for Prison Studies - World Prison Brief
Property crime victims	3.1%	[21st of 20]
DEFINITION: People victimized by property crime (as a % of the total population). Includes car theft, theft from car, burglary with entry and attempted burglary. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: International Centre for Prison Studies - World Prison Brief
Rape victims	1.2%	[2nd of 20]
DEFINITION: People victimized by sexual assault (as a % of the total population). Data refer to female population only. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin
Reporting to police	46%	[13th of 17]
DEFINITION: Proportions in International Crime Victims Survey 2000 who feel they can report crimes to police - perception.
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin
Robbery victims	0.2%	[19th of 20]
DEFINITION: People victimized by robbery (as a % of the total population). Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: UN International Crime Victims' Survey
Software piracy rate	25%	[101st of 107]
DEFINITION: The piracy rate is the total number of units of pirated software deployed in 2007 divided by the total units of software installed.
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin
Suicide rates in ages 15-24	15 per 100,000 people	[5th of 17]
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people by given age group, late 1990s.
SOURCE: Fifth Annual BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy Study
Suicide rates in ages 25-34	20.8 per 100,000 people	[4th of 17]
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s.
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3
Suicide rates in ages 35-44	25.2 per 100,000 people	[3rd of 17]
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s.
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3
Suicide rates in ages 45-54	27.9 per 100,000 people	[5th of 17]
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s.
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3
Suicide rates in ages 55-64	28.9 per 100,000 people	[4th of 17]
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s.
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3
Suicide rates in ages 65-74	33.2 per 100,000 people	[3rd of 17]
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s.
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3
Suicide rates in ages above 75	57.1 per 100,000 people	[1st of 17]
DEFINITION: Suicide rates per 100,000 people in the given age group, late 1990s.
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3
Total crime victims	18.8%	[17th of 20]
DEFINITION: People victimized by crime (as a % of the total population). Data refer to people victimized by one or more of 11 crimes recorded in the survey: robbery, burglary, attempted burglary, car theft, car vandalism, bicycle theft, sexual assault, theft from car, theft of personal property, assault and threats. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3
Total crimes	552,411	[15th of 50]
DEFINITION: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
SOURCE: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin
United States extradition treaties > Citation	TIAS 49 Stat. 2710.
DEFINITION:
SOURCE: The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention)
United States extradition treaties > Date signed January 8, 1998 May 19, 1934
DEFINITION:
SOURCE: Wikipedia: List of United States extradition treaties
United States extradition treaties > Entered into force January 1, 2000 September 5, 1934
DEFINITION:
SOURCE: Wikipedia: List of United States extradition treaties
Unpaid diplomatic parking fines	2.2	[106th of 143]
DEFINITION: Average Unpaid Annual New York City Parking Violations per Diplomat, 11/1997 to 11/2002.
SOURCE: Wikipedia: List of United States extradition treaties

SOURCES: UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute). 2002. Correspondence on data on crime victims. March. Turin; UN International Crime Victims' Survey; Transparency International; The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention); Last updated: 01/04/03; The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention); World Health Organization: World report on violence and health, 2002; International Centre for Prison Studies - World Prison Brief; Fifth Annual BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy Study; GECD Society at a Glance 2001, Statistical Annex Table D3; The Eighth United Nations Survey on Crime Trends and the Operations of Criminal Justice Systems (2002) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention); Wikipedia: List of United States extradition treaties ; Cultures of Corruption: Evidence from Diplomatic Parking Tickets Ray Fisman Edward Miguel Columbia University and NBER University of California, Berkeley and NBER 2006

ALTERNATIVE NAMES: Austria, Republic of Austria, Republik Oesterreich, Oesterreich