# Crime trends and judicial expulsions in Switzerland

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-trends-and-judicial-expulsions-in-switzerland
> Updated: 2026-10-15T18:00:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Statistical data from 2025 indicates a rise in criminal activity in Switzerland, particularly regarding property crimes and fraud. Reports show that foreign nationals accounted for over 80 percent of theft convictions, with criminologists identifying two main groups: asylum seekers facing hardship and “criminal tourists” targeting perceived security vulnerabilities.

In response to criminal activity, Swiss courts have utilized judicial expulsions for serious offenses. In 2025, 250 citizens from Albania and Kosovo were ordered to be expelled. While Swiss nationals remain the largest group convicted across all offense types, specific categories like theft and fraud show higher representations of non-residents. Additionally, studies indicate a decline in public perception of safety as fraud victimization rates increased between 2022 and 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Switzerland reports rising crime rates and 250 criminal expulsions

Switzerland reports a rise in crime and fraud between 2022 and 2025, alongside the judicial expulsion of 250 Albanian and Kosovar citizens for serious offenses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/switzerland-reports-rising-crime-rates-and-250-criminal-expulsions

### 2026-10-08: Switzerland reports high percentage of foreign nationals convicted of theft

Foreign nationals accounted for over 80 percent of theft convictions in Switzerland in 2025, with many offenders identified as non-residents or “criminal tourists.”

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/switzerland-reports-high-percentage-of-foreign-nationals-convicted-of-theft

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