25-2014 Violence in Luxembourg

A survey jointly organized by Statec and the University of Luxembourg in 2013 asked residents in Luxembourg whether they had been victims of a violent offense. Results show that 17% of respondents have been harassed during the 5 years prior to the survey (they experienced either moral harassment, threats or bullying), 4% have been victims of robbery, 9% have suffered physical harm and 4% have been aggressed sexually. Youth have been more often victims of violent offenses than older residents. Men were twice more likely to experience robbery than women whereas women were much more likely to report sexual aggressions. Victims of sexual violence were also more likely to suffer physical violence. People aged 25 to 34 are least worried about being victims of a violent offense, yet most victims are in this age bracket. While men and women are equally likely to experience violent offenses, women are more afraid of becoming victims. 38% of persons who suffered violent offenses between 2008 and 2012 have been victims of several violent offenses. The most aggressions on residents have taken place in Luxembourg (86%) and in 70% of cases the aggressor acted alone. A third of the victims knew the name of their aggressor. Violent offenses where the aggressor was known were perpetrated by ex-partners in 26% of cases.