Crime in Luxembourg

The national crime and safety system in Luxembourg includes the Police grand-ducale, also called Police Lëtzebuerg, local commissariats, the Parquet, the Service de police judiciaire (SPJ), the Service national de prévention de la criminalité (SNPC), the Service d'aide aux victimes (SAV), SCAS and BEE SECURE. The Police operates throughout the country through 55 locations in four regions, including 13 commissariats open around the clock. The Parquets in Luxembourg and Diekirch handle judicial matters within their areas. In 2025, the Police recorded about 6,005 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 71,700 patrols and 155,000 contacts through emergency number 113. Theft increased to 20,355 cases, including 13,945 simple thefts and 731 robberies or thefts involving violence. The Police also recorded 4,111 assaults, 2,468 threats, 2,416 cases involving defamation, slander or insult, 3,900 vehicle-related offences and 459 burglaries of unoccupied premises. Reported drug-trafficking cases fell by 19.5%, possession by 25.2% and consumption by 37.4%, while reported fraud cases fell by 13%. Police statistics show recorded incidents, not a complete count of all offences or personal risk. The SNPC provides free prevention advice to private citizens and public or private staff. Advice covers burglary, vehicle, bicycle, mobile-phone and pickpocket theft, distraction theft, violence, drug-facilitated assault, vandalism, scams aimed at older people, fake bank, authority and Police messages, investment, romance, grandparent, payroll and money-muling scams, grooming, sextortion, ransomware, cyberbullying and road safety. A home or apartment security check can be arranged by appointment. Alarmis is another local prevention service. Call 113 free of charge at any time when someone faces immediate danger, a threat or needs urgent police assistance. Give your identity, location, description of the incident and, where possible, a description of the suspected offender. Number 113 is not an information line. The Police app also supports silent calls and SMS in suitable situations. Medical emergencies use 112, which is a separate emergency service. For non-urgent police questions, Ligne bleue at +352 244 244 244 has operated since 1 June 2026, Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 16:00. The same type of request can also be sent through the Police contact form, contact@police.public.lu, the Police app or its social-media channels. A crime can be reported at any commissariat or at the competent Parquet. A report may be made orally in person or in writing, including through a lawyer. A report made to the Police is recorded and forwarded to the Parquet. The victim can request a copy of the report and attachments, a confirmation of receipt and language assistance, including an interpreter when needed. Depending on the case, the victim can receive information about a decision not to proceed and its reason, the progress of the proceedings, hearing dates and the final decision. A complaint to the Procureur général d'État may be possible. Restorative justice is voluntary and does not replace criminal prosecution. The E-Commissariat is limited to certain real thefts where the offender is unknown, nobody was injured or threatened, and no usable evidence is available. Examples include theft of a wallet, luggage, bicycle, telephone, tablet, computer, camera, jewellery or fuel. Report the theft without delay and provide personal details, place and time, method, a list of missing objects and available receipts or photographs. Misusing the service is punishable. An online statement is not sufficient for an insurer; an official Police report or a copy from the Parquet is normally required. Other offences should be reported at a commissariat or to the Parquet. SAV and SCAS support children, young people, adults, relatives and witnesses. Their free and confidential services can include psychological or psychotherapeutic support, information about rights and proceedings, assistance with a report or trial, compensation claims and legal aid. A criminal report is not required to contact victim support. Police, hospitals, doctors and social services can also provide access. Compensation from the Ministère de la Justice is subject to conditions, including circumstances in which the offender cannot pay. A lawyer can assist or represent a victim, and an interim payment may be available through the juge des référés in suitable cases. Domestic violence requires an immediate call to 113 when danger exists. When there are indications of domestic violence and the Procureur d'État agrees, the Police can remove the suspected offender from the home. The removal lasts at least 14 days and can be extended up to three months, with possible contact and return restrictions and surrender of keys. A breach should be reported to the Police or Parquet. The specialised Service d'assistance aux victimes de violence domestique can provide support. Criminal mediation does not take place during an expulsion procedure. For phishing, fraud, ransomware, sextortion, grooming or cyberbullying, preserve screenshots, messages, URLs and photographs. Secure accounts and passwords, block the contact and report the incident to the platform where appropriate. Report the offence to the Police or Parquet. The free and confidential BEE SECURE Helpline at 8002 1234 advises children, young people, parents, adults and professional staff. BEE SECURE Stopline is intended for illegal online material such as child sexual abuse material, racist or discriminatory content, revisionist content and terrorism-related content; personal incidents, cyberbullying and commercial cases belong with the Helpline or Police. The Parquet-Protection de la jeunesse in Luxembourg or Diekirch, the Tribunal de la Jeunesse et des Tutelles and SCAS deal with cases involving minors as victims, witnesses or suspected offenders. A private individual or professional can report a concern to the Police, the relevant youth-protection Parquet or the Tribunal. Protection measures may include supervision, placement or a place in an Unité de sécurité. Children under 16 are generally not criminally convicted and are dealt with through youth-protection or youth-justice procedures. SAV supports minors, and Kanner-Jugendtelefon 116111 offers an additional advice channel. After a burglary, leave doors, windows and objects untouched when possible, call 113 and inform the insurer. After violence, preserve relevant clothing and objects. Witnesses should avoid putting themselves in danger, remember the offender's description and remain available for a statement. Securing doors, windows, garages and cellars, avoiding keys kept outside, using suitable mechanical or electronic protection and following road-safety advice can reduce everyday risks. Police, victim support, emergency calls, reports and BEE SECURE services are free; lawyer costs and compensation depend on the circumstances.