According to the latest data published by the Norwegian Statistical Office, over 8 children under 15 were victims of sexual harassment or physical violence in 2017. This is 2 more than in the previous year.
140 thousand total registered victims
Statistics Norway publishes data on identified and reported crime cases every year. This details various categories, including: thefts, sexual harassment and physical violence. In 2017, over 140 were registered. people who were victims of over 151 crimes and offenses.
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In total, various types of illegal activities affect 2,7% of the total population Norway. This means that from 2016 to 2017 number of victims is lower by 6,6%. Moreover, compared to 2004, it is more than one third fewer peoplewho have experienced various types of behavior contrary to Norwegian law.
Less theft
There were also fewer thefts reported in 2017 than the year before. In the latest statistics on 12,9 inhabitants account for XNUMX% of peoplewho were victims of property misappropriation. This is a total of 12% less than last year and almost half lessthan in 2004.
More abused children
According to the latest statistical data, the number of victims of all registered crimes and offenses is decreasing From one year to another. However, the exception are people who have experienced sexual harassment or physical violence. In total, there were 4 such victims year on year, of which 500 more children below 15 years old. A total of 8 cases of harassment were recorded children or using violence against them physical. This is the worst result since Statistics Norway started collecting this data in 2004.
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The biggest increase in sexual crime
Analyzes of the latest statistical data indicate that Norwegia is increasingly struggling with sexual crime. In 2017 alone, over 5 adults were registered as victims of sexual harassment. This is 800% more than a year earlier. Additionally, nearly 6 people were victims of rape. This is a similar result to 2, but almost 200% more than the average in 2016 in recent years five years.
