State STATISTICAL Office

STATISTICAL RELEASE : 19.1.2026.1

Reported, accused and convicted adult perpetrators of criminal offences and children in conflict with the law, 2025

In 2025, compared to 2024, there was an increase in the number of reported adult persons by 6.5%, while the number of accused and convicted adult persons decreased in the number of offenders, the accused by 7.7%, and the convicted by 5.7%.

In 2025, the number of reported adult persons – known offenders, compared to 2024, increased by 6.5%.

During the stated period, the number of accused adult persons decreased by 7.7%, and of the convicted persons by 5.7%.

In 2025, compared to 2024, there were 3.9% more reported children in conflict with the law, and 34.7% less convicted children in conflict with the law – offenders of criminal offenses.

Key takeaway

In 2025 compared to 2024: 

Adult persons

  • Reported known perpetrators +6.5 %
  • Defendants -7.7 %
  • Convicted -5.7 %

Children

  • Reported +3.9 %
  • Convicted -34.7 %

 

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