At present, 13% of Poles admit having been the victim of a crime in the last five years. Compared to the previous year, this percentage decreased by 4 percentage points, which is primarily the result of a reduced number of reported theft cases.

Have any of the following situations happened to you in the last five years? Percentage of affirmative answers.

Compared to last year, the percentage of respondents who fear that they or members of their immediate family may become victims of crime has also decreased. As regards the family, the result is lowest since we started the research, i.e. since 2000.

Are you afraid of becoming a victim of a crime?

Are you afraid that someone from your immediate family may become a victim of a crime?

The subjective security in immediate neighbourhood is almost universal. Like a year and two years ago, 96% of respondents said that the place where they live (district, housing estate, village) can be called safe and peaceful. Similarly to last year, 88% of respondents believe that Poland is a safe country to live, although in this case moderately positive opinions prevail (62% moderately agree with such an assessment).

Is the place where you live (district, housing estate, village) safe and peaceful?

Is Poland a safe country to live?